Wednesday, 15 January 2025 The centuries-old Virupaksha temple in Hampi has prohibited bananas on its premises to maintain cleanliness and protect its temple elephant, Laxmi. The decision follows complaints of visitors littering and force-feeding bananas to the elephant. Temple authorities request cooperation from the daily 5,000 visitors to respect the cleanliness of this sacred site.
In an effort to maintain cleanliness and safeguard the welfare of its temple elephant, the centuries-old Virupaksha Temple in Hampi has banned bananas on its... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
