The street facing the Virupaksha temple is Hampi bazaar, or Virupaksha Bazaar. It consists of rows of shops showcasing numerous products which one can pick up.
Both sides of the street have a series of very old pavilions, some single storied and others two storied. These buildings were once the pa...
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Nandi, the monolithic bull, is one of the grandiose wonders in Hampi. This bull is locally known as Yeduru Basavanna, the ride of Lord Shiva. At the east end of Hampi bazaar, this bull is placed like a guard.
The sculpture is placed in a two storied pavilion constructed on a high platform. It is...
More
A very imposing and huge structure, Mahanavami Dibba is where the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire ruled the kingdom with the gem studded golden throne and observed the religious and royal processions passing by.
The structure is embroidered with thickly carved bands of soldiers, horses and figure...
More
Old palace, also known as Gagan Mahal, is located in an erstwhile capital city Anegondi near Hampi. Anegondi, tiny kingdom has grown eventually to the Vijayanagar Empire ruling the entire South India.
Gagan Mahal is a small old palace building and might be served as the center of Anegondi kingdom....
More
Hampi region is divided into two parts about 3 kilometers apart - the Sacred Center and the Royal Center. Scared Center encloses religious sites while the Royal Center encloses the royal buildings.
The Royal Center area of Hampi is totally different from other regions, as there many curved bould...
More
The Zenana Enclosure, or the women's quarters meant for solitude rather than protection, is an early form of high-walled relaxing places. It is said that the queen and king's companions lived here.
There are four significant structures inside the enclosure; the largest is Queen's Palace, which i...
More
Legendary Elephant Quarter, the stables, a building which is dome shaped served as the quarters of the royal elephants, is situated nearby the Zenana Enclosure. These stables are ancient monuments, constructed as long structure with resting places for the royal elephants.
There are a total of e...
More
Queen's Bath, located in Royal Enclosure, is a rectangular building with the long veranda inside approaching a square tank of 6 feet depth from all sides. This is considered as the Royal bath, where the king and his wives had their baths.
It's believed that water in the tank was filled with perf...
More
Matangi Hill, which commands a spectacular attention, is the most talked hill in Hampi. Matanga Hill is one of the holy places described in the epic Ramayana as the hermitage of Saint Matanga.
Matanga mount is the perfect spot to capture an aerial sight of Hampi and its surroundings, being the hig...
More
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, located just 15 km from Hampi was established in the year 1994. This sanctuary in the eastern plains of Karnataka is home to the endangered Sloth Bears. When the Karnataka Govt. declared Bilikallu reserve forest as Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary in October 1994, the forest ...
More
In Hampi, one of the attractive views is the Shivalinga which has a height of 3 m and stands in the midst of water. This Shivalinga, also known as Badavi Linga meaning big Linga, is always enclosed by water.
The local legend has it that some poor local aboriginal Hampi offered to install a Shiva L...
More
The Hanuman Temple on Anjenaya Hill, where one has to climb 570 steps to reach, is a temple in Hampi with a deity of Hanuman, the monkey shaped God who is considered as a devoted disciple and very strong warrior of Lord Rama.
This temple is a small chamber like shrine with a pyramid roof coverin...
More
A 15th century old art work, Hazara Rama Temple is located in the middle of the Royal Centre, and is assumed to be the place of worship for the royal members. This temple was set aside for royal ceremonies only.
Fragile carvings of a range of forms of Lord Vishnu, are displayed in pillars. There a...
More
Hemakunta hill temple complex enclose number of temples. This temple complex is one of the marvelous sites in Hampi. Interestingly, these are referred as Jain Temples by mistake due to its architecture. In fact many of these temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The entire region resembles a huge s...
More
This is the biggest effigy in Hampi. Narasimha, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, is sitting on Sesha, a giant seven-headed snake. The heads of the snake acts as the shade and protection above the head. The Narasimha placed himself in a cross-legged Yoga posture with a belt underneath t...
More
The Virupaksha or the Pampapathi temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi and the most famous and oldest temple housing the deity of Shiva, known here as Virupaksha or Pampapati, and Goddesses Pampa or Bhuvaneshwari. It is located on the foothills of Hemakuta, and dates back to the 15th cent...
More
Vithala Temple, renowned as the most impressive monument of Hampi, which blows the mind of a visitor by its beauty, is located in the southern bank of the Tungabhadra river.
The temple, known for its extensive sculptured work and a 16th century art piece, is decorated by ornate pillars and the c...
More
Most tourists ask a question when they visit a destination, what can I get from here to remember the visit for ever and ever? If somebody asks this in Hampi, the answer is very simple. Go the banks of Thungabhadra river, have a ride in the Coracles also known as Dongi. One can impressively se...
More
A perfect example of advanced form of Vijayanagara style of architecture, Achyutraya temple is sanctified nearly 500 years back. Constructed during the period of Achyutaraya, it has the main deity as Tiruvengalanatha, a variant form of Lord Shiva.
The temple is facing to the north and has praka...
More
Hampi is one of the topmost destinations for rock climbing which draws a lot of rock climbers from India and all over the world. One can easily set out for an exploration of the boulders, on a hired bicycle, to the sites of ancient temples and can indulge in bouldering.
Some of the popular boulder...
More
The street facing the Virupaksha temple is Hampi bazaar, or Virupaksha Bazaar. It consists of rows of shops showcasing numerous products which one can pick up.
Both sides of the street have a series of very old pavilions, some single storied and others two storied. These buildings were once the pa...
More
Nandi, the monolithic bull, is one of the grandiose wonders in Hampi. This bull is locally known as Yeduru Basavanna, the ride of Lord Shiva. At the east end of Hampi bazaar, this bull is placed like a guard.
The sculpture is placed in a two storied pavilion constructed on a high platform. It is...
More
A very imposing and huge structure, Mahanavami Dibba is where the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire ruled the kingdom with the gem studded golden throne and observed the religious and royal processions passing by.
The structure is embroidered with thickly carved bands of soldiers, horses and figure...
More
Old palace, also known as Gagan Mahal, is located in an erstwhile capital city Anegondi near Hampi. Anegondi, tiny kingdom has grown eventually to the Vijayanagar Empire ruling the entire South India.
Gagan Mahal is a small old palace building and might be served as the center of Anegondi kingdom....
More
Hampi region is divided into two parts about 3 kilometers apart - the Sacred Center and the Royal Center. Scared Center encloses religious sites while the Royal Center encloses the royal buildings.
The Royal Center area of Hampi is totally different from other regions, as there many curved bould...
More
The Zenana Enclosure, or the women's quarters meant for solitude rather than protection, is an early form of high-walled relaxing places. It is said that the queen and king's companions lived here.
There are four significant structures inside the enclosure; the largest is Queen's Palace, which i...
More
Legendary Elephant Quarter, the stables, a building which is dome shaped served as the quarters of the royal elephants, is situated nearby the Zenana Enclosure. These stables are ancient monuments, constructed as long structure with resting places for the royal elephants.
There are a total of e...
More
Queen's Bath, located in Royal Enclosure, is a rectangular building with the long veranda inside approaching a square tank of 6 feet depth from all sides. This is considered as the Royal bath, where the king and his wives had their baths.
It's believed that water in the tank was filled with perf...
More
Most tourists ask a question when they visit a destination, what can I get from here to remember the visit for ever and ever? If somebody asks this in Hampi, the answer is very simple. Go the banks of Thungabhadra river, have a ride in the Coracles also known as Dongi. One can impressively se...
More
Matangi Hill, which commands a spectacular attention, is the most talked hill in Hampi. Matanga Hill is one of the holy places described in the epic Ramayana as the hermitage of Saint Matanga.
Matanga mount is the perfect spot to capture an aerial sight of Hampi and its surroundings, being the hig...
More
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, located just 15 km from Hampi was established in the year 1994. This sanctuary in the eastern plains of Karnataka is home to the endangered Sloth Bears. When the Karnataka Govt. declared Bilikallu reserve forest as Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary in October 1994, the forest ...
More
A perfect example of advanced form of Vijayanagara style of architecture, Achyutraya temple is sanctified nearly 500 years back. Constructed during the period of Achyutaraya, it has the main deity as Tiruvengalanatha, a variant form of Lord Shiva.
The temple is facing to the north and has praka...
More
In Hampi, one of the attractive views is the Shivalinga which has a height of 3 m and stands in the midst of water. This Shivalinga, also known as Badavi Linga meaning big Linga, is always enclosed by water.
The local legend has it that some poor local aboriginal Hampi offered to install a Shiva L...
More
The Hanuman Temple on Anjenaya Hill, where one has to climb 570 steps to reach, is a temple in Hampi with a deity of Hanuman, the monkey shaped God who is considered as a devoted disciple and very strong warrior of Lord Rama.
This temple is a small chamber like shrine with a pyramid roof coverin...
More
A 15th century old art work, Hazara Rama Temple is located in the middle of the Royal Centre, and is assumed to be the place of worship for the royal members. This temple was set aside for royal ceremonies only.
Fragile carvings of a range of forms of Lord Vishnu, are displayed in pillars. There a...
More
Hemakunta hill temple complex enclose number of temples. This temple complex is one of the marvelous sites in Hampi. Interestingly, these are referred as Jain Temples by mistake due to its architecture. In fact many of these temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The entire region resembles a huge s...
More
This is the biggest effigy in Hampi. Narasimha, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, is sitting on Sesha, a giant seven-headed snake. The heads of the snake acts as the shade and protection above the head. The Narasimha placed himself in a cross-legged Yoga posture with a belt underneath t...
More
The Virupaksha or the Pampapathi temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi and the most famous and oldest temple housing the deity of Shiva, known here as Virupaksha or Pampapati, and Goddesses Pampa or Bhuvaneshwari. It is located on the foothills of Hemakuta, and dates back to the 15th cent...
More
Vithala Temple, renowned as the most impressive monument of Hampi, which blows the mind of a visitor by its beauty, is located in the southern bank of the Tungabhadra river.
The temple, known for its extensive sculptured work and a 16th century art piece, is decorated by ornate pillars and the c...
More
Hampi is one of the topmost destinations for rock climbing which draws a lot of rock climbers from India and all over the world. One can easily set out for an exploration of the boulders, on a hired bicycle, to the sites of ancient temples and can indulge in bouldering.
Some of the popular boulder...
More
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