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Raghunath Temple, Bellary District, Hospet, Karnataka. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Raghunath Temple is a major sightseeing location, owing to its religious and historic significance. Dedicated to Lord Rama, the shrine features images of deity carved on the boulder. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama along with his brother Lakshmana sheltered themselves at the site during monsoon season on their way to Lanka. The temple is built within the boulder, housing image of Ram, Lakshmana, Sita and Hanuman. One of the highlights of the shrine is whitewashed pillars at the centre of the complex. Besides, there is a colonnade standing along enclosure in front of temple compound. There is a sub-shrine of the Goddess at the northern side of the main shrine. While on the south, there is a natural well with image of Krishna carved on the inner wall.
Raghunath Temple, Hospet
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are available here from railway station and airport.
Bus : Buses are available from Hospet and regularly ply between here and Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka.
Train : Hospet Railway Station is well connected by rail line to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hubli and Vijapur.
Air : Nearest airport is Bellary about 75 km. Other airports near Hospet are at Bangalore about 350 km and Belgaum about 200 km well connected by Indian Airlines flights to most parts of India.
Others : Autorickshaws are also available here.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
