India: Gray langurs (also known as Hanuman langurs) at Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka State. Gray langurs or Hanuman langurs are the most widespread langurs of South Asia. The Virupaksha Temple (also known as the Pampapathi Temple) is Hampi's main centre of pilgrimage. It is fully intact among the surrounding ruins and is still used in worship. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known here as Virupaksha, as the consort of the local goddess Pampa who is associated with the Tungabhadra River.

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