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Karnataka · Temple listing
Ananthasayana temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Ananthasayana Temple is at Ananthasayanagudi in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka. It was built in 1524 by Krishnadeva Raya, the celebrated king of the Vijayanagara empire, in memory of his son who had died. The temple is named after its deity, Vishnu as Ananthasayana, shown reclining on the cosmic serpent Ananta. Although it is a significant monument, the inscription that would have set out its history is missing.
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Deity & dedicationNot yet confirmed
Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Ananthasayana temple
Vijayanagara District, Karnataka
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12