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Hampi is and will remain one of my favourite places as far as the anciet temple architechture goes. During my visit to Hampi last year, I also visited areas near Anegundi, very close to Hampi.This area's rocky structure was quite interesting too. I would love to explore more of this area next time I visit Hampi. Some of the popular places to see in this area are: The Anjaneya hill near Anegundi is believed to be the birth place of Hanuman (We could not trek the hill, did not have time... may be next time), and Pampa Sarovara. This lake is located in the south of the river Tungabhadra. It is one of the five sacred lakes in India. Pampa Sarovar has been mentioned in the epic Ramayana as well. Birth place of Hanuman, Anjayaneya hill Anegundi area, karnataka Areas near Hampi, karnataka Pampa Sarovara near Hampi A tribal woman near Pampa Sarovara

Mahanavami Dibba, Hampi Mahanavami dibba was the hub of religious activities.People from far of places came to be part of this huge gathering.This platform has some beautiful carvings, must be been so beautiful when it was in it's original form! Board displaying info on Mahanavami dibba from Archeological survey of India Carvings on the platform Intricate work on Mahanavami dibba, Hampi, Karnataka A beautiful Pushkarni near Mahanavami Dibba Hampi

Happy new year. Wishing everyone a very happy, prosperous, and peaceful year ahead. This post is in continuation to my earlier posts on my trip to Hampi. The Zanana enclosure, Hampi This walled area in the Hampi temple complex, houses the basement of a large palace building, three watch towers, Lotus Mahal, the woman's guards' quarters and a water pavilion. Basement of  a large palace within the Zanana enclosure Women's guards quarters, Zanana enclosure, Hampi Lotus Mahal, Hampi Carvings on the walls of Lotus Mahal, Hampi Lotus Mahal (above) -It is a mix of Indian and Islamic architecture. We were not allowed to go inside Lotus Mahal, but this two storied structure is indeed beautiful. I believe this is where King Rama Raya met with scholars. I have put up the pictures of one of the three watch towers (below) Women's guards' quarters - This building is interesting, it has no windows; there are only ventilators at the top. Our guide inf...

I am sharing the video that I captured at the Vitthala temple complex at Hampi, Karnataka, India. It is really quite an amateurish video but kind of gives you an idea about the temple comlplex. And again this does not do justice to the amazing beauty of this temple.

In continuation with my earlier post on Hampi, here is another beautiful temple structure. Vitthala temple, Hampi Aerial view of the main temple complex Vitthala temple is one of the most beautiful structures in Hampi. I have tried to capture a video of the temple complex.I will upload the Vitthala temple complex video too. The main temple is dedicated to Vishnu and therefore the name Vitthala. The stone chariot is amazing. I am sharing some pictures of the Vitthala temple. Main temple, Vitthala, Hampi Stone Chariot, Vitthala temple, Hampi Carvings on the walls of the temple

An ariel view of the Virupaksha temple, Hampi I just got back from a trip to Hampi. It is a visual treat and leaves you awestruck. A must do if you like medieval Indian architecture. We hired a car from Bangalore; It took us around 7 hours to reach Hospet. Hampi is another 12 kms from Hospet. We stayed in hotel Malligi in Hospet.It is around 335 kms from Bangalore.There are KSTDC overnight bus services to Hospet and overnight trains as well.If your hotel is in Hospet, you can hire an autorikshaw or taxi from Hospet to Hampi.You can also choose to stay in Hampi.If you can ride a bike, you have to option of renting one as well. Rock cut images at Hampi Hampi is said to be the mythical Kishkindha-Kshetra from Ramayana.Rama took shelter in Malyavanta hill when Hanuman went in search of Sita. This is where Sugriva and Hanuman lived. It is believed that the Anjanadri Hill temple is the birth place of Hanuman. Spread across an area of 26 sq kms; Hampi was the capital o...