English: Sasivekalu Ganesha temple is a monument on the Hemakuta hills. It is likely among the oldest structures. The mandapa follows the square principle of Hindu temples, the Ganesha features a mustard seed like round belly, and is shown to be seated in the lap of Parvati (visible from the back of Ganesha).

Hampi ruins and monuments date to pre-17th century period of South Indian history, particularly those related to the Hindu Vijayanagara Empire era (14th-16th centuries). The site consists of numerous ruins and temples over a large area, the most visited and studied are those located near the Tungabhadra river.

The town derives its name from the Pampa Devi Hindu mythology in Sanskrit, with Pampa morphing into Hampa in Kannada, then Hampi. The city served as capital of the Vijayanagara rulers, was pillaged, ruined and abandoned after Muslim armies of a Sultanate coalition attacked and defeated it. In the modern era, it serves as an archaeological site and is a UNESCO world heritage site.