Hampi-the world Heritage site

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Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple, near the revived Hampi Bazaar. A carved stone chariot stands in front of the huge Vittala Temple site. Southeast of Hampi, Daroji Bear Sanctuary is home to the Indian sloth bear. This belongs to world Heritage Site.

Virupaksha temple.

It was built under king devaraya The Virupaksha temple has survived through the years and never ceases to prosper.it is still pristine amidst the ruins that surround it. It attracts large groups of people in the month of December. he yearly chariot festival is done in the month of january-february.
The above image is gopura is the one that casts shadow inside north west corner of the temple.but surprisingly the shadow is inverted.

Vijaya vittala temple,hampi


The renowned Vittala Temple dates back to the 15th century. It was built during the reign of King Devaraya II (1422 – 1446 A.D.), one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. Several portions of the temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign of Krishnadevaraya (1509 – 1529 A.D.), the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara dynasty. He played a significant role in giving the monument its present look.

The Vittala Temple is also known as Shri Vijaya Vitthala Temple. It is dedicated to Lord Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. An idol of Vitthala-Vishnu was enshrined in the temple. Legend has it that the temple was built as an abode for Lord Vishnu in his Vitthala form. However, the Lord had found the temple to be too grand for his use and had returned to live in his own humble home

The large Ranga Mantapa is well-known for its 56 musical pillars, also known as SaReGaMa pillars. These have been attributed to the musical notes rising out of them. … Each note emitting from these pillars produce different sounds, which also change as the string, percussion and wind instrument being played.
This Stone chariot is of great fame in Vittala Temple, Hampi . Its stone wheels, each shaped in the form of a lotus, are capable of revolving. It represents the sprakling creativity of the artistes of the fifteenth century. We can this picture of architecture on 50rupee note.

Other places to visit in hampi

Ugra narasimha statue
Queens bath
Elephants stable
Mahanavami dibba
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  9. Our history has a grt gift of traditions and culture given to us by our ancestors..its good wrk tryng to teach some of them to othrs.. nice wrk keep on tryng ur bst

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