Achyutaraya Temple
A secluded large temple complex at the foot of Matanga Hill, with a long ruined colonnade known as the Courtesans' Bazaar in front.
Achyutaraya Temple was built in 1534 in honor of Tiruvengalanatha, a form of Vishnu, during the reign of King Achyutaraya, brother of Krishnadevaraya. It was one of the last major temples built in Hampi. Hidden in the valley between Matanga Hill and Gandamadana Hill, its two courtyards and collapsed gateway convey a sense of desolation. To the north extends the roughly 400 m long Sule Bazaar, with stone pillar colonnades on both sides, a ruin also known locally as the Courtesans' Bazaar. It can be reached on the way down from Matanga Hill. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime)
Nearby sights
- Matanga Hill
- Tungabhadra River Coracle Ride
- Hampi Bazaar
- Sasivekalu & Kadalekalu Ganesha
- King's Balance
- Krishna Temple, Hampi
- Hemakuta Hill Temples
- Elephant Stables