What to expect
Highlights
- Ramayana relief panels around the walls and pillars.
- Outer friezes of royal processions and festivals.
- The polished black-granite mandapa pillars.
Hazara Rama Temple
The Hazara Rama Temple was the private chapel of the Vijayanagara royal family, set within the royal (urban core) enclosure. Its name — "a thousand Ramas" — comes from the hundreds of relief panels covering its walls and pillars.
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Before you go to Hazara Rama Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseHampi
DistrictVijayanagara
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit24→The outer walls carry friezes of processions, elephants, horses and dancers, while inner bands narrate the Ramayana in sequence; four polished black-granite pillars stand in the mandapa. It is compact, richly carved and easy to read as a story in stone.
Getting there
How to visit
- In the royal enclosure area near the Zenana; reach it by moped, auto or cycle from the bazaar.
- Free or nominal entry; combine it with the Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables and Queen’s Bath.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru340 km
- Hubballi145 km
- Hyderabad360 km
- Ballari65 km
- Badami140 km
Road km to Vijayanagara; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; morning light for the carvings.
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Today at Hazara Rama Temple
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:37 pm
Golden hour best light5:37 pm–6:37 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:37 pm–7:02 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 76%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A protected monument — do not touch or lean on the reliefs.
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Hazara Rama Temple — at a glance
Timings8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (approx)
Best timeOctober to February; morning
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Hazara Rama Temple
Royal enclosure area near the Zenana
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Hazara Rama Temple is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Hazara Rama Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Hazara Rama Temple?
October to February; morning light for the carvings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Hazara Rama Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (approx).
How do I reach Hazara Rama Temple?
In the royal enclosure area near the Zenana; reach it by moped, auto or cycle from the bazaar. Free or nominal entry; combine it with the Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables and Queen’s Bath.
How much time do I need for Hazara Rama Temple?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Hazara Rama Temple?
Nearby you can pair Mahanavami Dibba (260 m), Lotus Mahal (390 m), Zenana Enclosure (410 m), Prasanna Virupaksha Temple (510 m).
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Photographs: iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ingo Mehling (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Hazara Rama Temple:iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0