Kadalekalu and Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple

Kadalekalu and Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple is dedicated to lord Ganesha. Located in the historic town Hampi, the temple houses a huge statue of lord Ganesha. It was scooped out of a giant rock at the north eastern part of the Hemakuta hill. The belly of the statue is fashioned in such a way that it resembles a Bengal gram(Kadalekalu in local language) and hence the temple takes it name from this. This towering statue(15 feet tall) is one of the largest sculptures in Hampi. A visit to this temple will surely leave you mesmerized. The ambiance is peaceful. Photography is allowed in the temple and there is no entry fee.