Thursday, January 10, 2019

Hampi in Karnataka

Hampi



Hampi was the capital of the medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar empire. Located on the bank of the Tungabhadra river, this town is now known as Hampi (derived from Pampa) and is now only remains as a ruins only. Seeing them, it appears that at any given time a prosperous civilization resides. Located in the state of Karnataka, India, this city has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. [1] Every year there are thousands of tourists and pilgrims. The vast dispersion of Hampi is detailed in the rocks of rock. There are more than five hundred memorial signs among the valleys and dunes. Among them there are innumerable buildings like temples, palaces, basements, water-ruins, old markets, royal pavilions, strongholds, popes, treasury ....

The Vithala temple complex in Hampi is, of course, one of the most magnificent monuments. When the 56 columns in the main hall are tapped, the music flows out of them. In the eastern part of the hall is the famous rock-chariot which actually walked with stone wheels. There are many such surprises in Hampi, as the kings were weighed with grains, gold and rupees, and it was distributed among poor people. The baths made for the queens were equipped with arched corridors, vaulted balconies and lotus-shaped fountains. Apart from this Kamal Mahal and Jananakhaan are also included in such surprises. A beautiful two-storeyed place with a geometric trunk and is made like flowers of flowers to take sun and wind. Here the elephant-dining entrances and dome are elaborate and the Hazara Ram temple is built on the royal entrance of the city.


The ruins of Hampi, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, located in Karnataka, are undoubtedly one of the 15 historical places in India that you can not miss. Hampi is a place that seems to be stuck in time, waiting for daily life to resume, in its streets, in its temples and in its corridors. In every corner of here, you will find something worthy of being admired. Each stone tells a story of the past. Hampi was built by the great ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijaynagara Empire.

For lovers of art and history, this is a paradise, as it is for those who wish to explore the achievements and glories of the past ages. One of the great attractions of Hampi is Lord Shiva's sculptures carved in stone. In addition to this, there are other attractions that include carriage structures, elephant stables and gopurams. Visitors are immensely fascinated by the beauty of the Virupaksha Temple. Hampi is also the place where mint was minted, the main currency of Vijaynagara.


You know? This place also registered the first instance of human settlement that dates back to 1 CE.

Do not miss: Hampi contains several carvings in sculptures that date back to the 14th century.

Schedule: You can visit the ruins of Hampi in Karnataka from 10:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m.

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