ASI unearths Vijayanagara-era temple near Hampi in Karnataka
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a buried Vijayanagara-era temple near Hampi, Karnataka. This temple features rare elephant sculptures and measures approximately 4.30 meters by 4.25 meters. Further excavation is needed to confirm its identification as a Jain temple and to explore the potential intact walls of the structure.
- ▪The temple was found near the Hazara Rama Temple during restoration work.
- ▪The structure includes a brick-built shikhara and the top of a sanctum sanctorum.
- ▪ASI officials believe that walls over 10 feet high may still be intact underground.
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ASI unearths Vijayanagara-era temple near Hampi in KarnatakaK. Ramakrishna Reddy, Archaeological Superintendent of the ASI Hampi circle inspected the site and confirmed all recovered sculptures will be preservedPublished on: May 20, 2026 12:59 PM ISTBy Harsh Yadav, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered a buried Vijayanagara-era temple near the Hazara Rama Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, unearthing a buried Vijayanagara-era temple featuring rare elephant sculptures and a brick-built shikhara.Group of Monuments at Hampi. (UNESCO)The discovery occurred near the southern gate wall of the Hazara Rama Temple during ongoing restoration work.
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