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You need to take one of the three trekking paths to reach this temple. The easiest & the well trodden is the flight of steps zigzagging to the hilltop along the southern part of the hill. Along this stepped path – many centuries old and still intact- you would pass through many pavilions and shrines.

Eventually you will reach the courtyard of the Veerabhadra Temple marked by a simple archway and a stone lamppost in front of it.

A modest doorway whitewashed and its doorjambs painted in the typical saffron color gives access to the inside of the temple. Further ahead around the corner you can spot a stairway leading to the western terrace of the temple. Take this stair and get to the roof of this temple to get a panoramic view of Hampi. The terrace is a popular spot to witness the sunset/sunrise.

Temple The main shrine is topped with a brick and mortar built domical tower. The terrace just mentioned is a vantage point to take a close look at the stucco figures decorated this tower.

Veerabhadra is a cult deity with the Siva lineage. Hampi had a significant population of this cult during its primetime. The numerous Veerabhadra images one can find among the Hampi highlights this. The Uddana Veerabhadra Temple located a bit south of the Kirshna Temple is another important Veerabhadra temple.

This is an isolated place, and it is prudent to join a batch of tourists rather than venturing alone to the hilltop.

No admission fee. No camera fee.