Lakshmi Narasimha Statue

The Lakshmi Narasimha Statue is a 6.7-metre monolithic sculpture located in Hampi, Karnataka, within the UNESCO World Heritage Group of Monuments at Hampi. Carved from a single granite boulder in 1528 during the reign of Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire, it depicts Narasimha, the man-lion avatar of Vishnu, seated on the coils of the seven-hooded serpent Adisesha. It is the largest monolithic statue in Hampi.

Visitors can expect an open-air enclosure housing the massive monolithic Narasimha figure seated in yoga posture with a prominent seven-hooded serpent canopy behind. The statue is partially damaged, with the figure of Lakshmi on the lap now missing. The site is set among boulder-strewn terrain near the Badavilinga Temple, with rocky ground and steps to access the viewing area. Visitors can walk around the enclosure, view detailed carvings, and take photographs.

Commissioned in 1528 during the reign of Krishnadevaraya, the most celebrated ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is the largest monolithic sculpture in Hampi and represents the empire's peak in art and architecture. The statue was damaged in 1565 following the fall of Vijayanagara after the Battle of Talikota, when the figure of Goddess Lakshmi seated on Narasimha's lap was broken and removed.

Represents Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hindu tradition, depicted in his fierce (Ugra) form. The seven-hooded Adisesha canopy signifies divine protection. The monument is an important religious and cultural landmark within the sacred landscape of Hampi and is revered by visitors and pilgrims.