Chintamani Shiva Temple is located in Anegundi, across the river from Hampi, on the north bank of Tungabhadra river.
The ancient temple has the Shivalinga in upper floor that could be accessed through a flight of steps.
It is said that centuries ago a saint by the name Chintamani lived here and did penance at the temple premises – hence the place name Chintamani.
The Rama Paadam (place from where Rama shot the arrow killing Vali), Mukti Narasimha Swamy Temple, Devi temple, Samadhi mantap of Sri Krishnadevaraya are nearby.
The views from the temple are priceless!
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/7A6U59Ch6EMymb3V9
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About Hampi:
Hampi (Kishkinda), Karnataka is situated on the banks of river Tungabhadra 340 km north of Bengaluru.
With more than 1,600 monuments covering ~40 sq kms, Hampi is a World Heritage Site and World’s Largest Open-air Museum.
Hampi, referred to as Kishkinda in Ramayana, has ancient history traceable to thousands of years.
Most of the current day ruins were built by Vijayanagara kings during 1336 – 1565 CE.
Hampi at one time was most prosperous and considered to be the largest city in the World. As per the chronicles of European and Persian travellers, Hampi had dedicated trading markets for diamonds, pearls, silks, brocades, and had opulent palaces, marvelous temples, royal quarters, embassies for foreign emissaries, massive fortifications, large pools, baths, water management systems, aquaducts, pavilions, stables, riverside features, pillared halls, Mandapas, memorial structures, gateways and defence check posts.
Hampi – it’s a living museum!
