Kadalekalu Ganesha - 5 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Kadalekalu Ganesha

One of the largest statues of Lord Ganesh in southern India. It has a height of 4.6 meters and is carved out of a single boulder. The belly of Ganesha has been chiseled in such a manner that it resembles a Bengal gram (known as Kadalekalu in the local language). The temple hall is decorated with tall and slender granite pillars.

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Activities Around

Attractions Near Kadalekalu Ganesha

Hemakuta Hill Temples

Hemakuta Hill Temples

0.18km from Kadalekalu Ganesha

Cluster of ancient temples situated on the Hemakutta hills in Hampi. Popular viewpoint, Canvas of stones, hundreds of years old. Hemakuta hills literally means golden hillock

Virupaksha Temple

Virupaksha Temple

0.29km from Kadalekalu Ganesha

This temple of shiva is designated as UNESCO world heritage site located in the heart of Hampi. It has a large gopura which is covered by architectural beauty and the surroundings of the temple is also quite impressing. The archiitectural beauty of Hampi statrts from here. #hampi

Mathanga Hill

Mathanga Hill

0.77km from Kadalekalu Ganesha

Highest point in Hampi to get an areal view of the city and surroundings. Trekkers paradise, viewpoint. There is a small temple and a cave in the hill.

Underground Shiva Temple (Prasanna Virupaksha Temple)

For some curious reasons, this temple dedicated to Lord Siva was built many meters below the ground level. Almost all the time the sanctum and the core parts of the temple are underwater, restricting entry to the inner areas. There is a beautiful lawn built around the temple. Usually a less crowded location

Lotus Mahal Hampi

Lotus Mahal Hampi

1.77km from Kadalekalu Ganesha

Situated within the Zenana enclosure , a secluded area reserved for the royal ladies of the Vijayanagara empire. The structure resembles the petals of a lotus.This is a good example of Indo Islamic architecture

Elephant's Stables

Elephant's Stables

1.8km from Kadalekalu Ganesha

Long structure with a row of domed chamber which were used to keep royal elephants . A good example of Indo Islamic architecture

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Ballari

Ballari

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Located in the north eastern part of Karnataka which has the highest deposits of Iron ore. Home of popular #hampi

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2017-06-21

Giant statue of Ganesha carved out of a huge boulder, with a pillared sanctum.
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