UNESCO World Heritage Tourist sites:
Group of Monuments at Hampi :
The austere, grandiose site of Hampi was the
last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar.
Its fabulously rich princes built Dravidian
temples and palaces which won the admiration of travellers between the 14th and
16th centuries. Conquered by the Deccan Muslim confederacy in 1565, the city
was pillaged over a period of six months before being abandoned.
Karnataka is a state in southwest India with
Arabian Sea coastlines. The capital, Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), is a
high-tech hub known for its shopping and nightlife.
To the southwest, Mysore is home to lavish
temples including Mysore Palace, former seat of the region’s maharajas.
Hampi, once the medieval Vijayanagara
empire’s capital, contains ruins of Hindu temples, elephant stables and a stone
chariot.
Hampi :
1. Founders: Bukka Raya I
2. Hampi :
A Village in India
3. Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka,
India.
4. It was one of the richest and largest cities
in the world during its prime.
The name Hampi can also mean
"champion".
UNESCO World Heritage : A Journey Back in
Time - Hampi Tourism, Karnataka - Indian Heritage - Hampi is a village in
northern Karnataka state, India. It is located within the ruins of
Vijayanagara, Hampi has spread 36sq Km, the former capital of the Vijayanagara
Empire.
Places to See in Hampi :
Tourist attractions in Hampi lie in its
boulder-laden landscape and rocky outcrop hemmed in a lush green surrounding.
The ruins remind you of a mighty empire, which dominated large part of south
India after the Mughals.
1. Hampi Bazaar
Located near the Virupaksha Temple, the Hampi
Bazaar is also known as Virupaksha Bazaar. On either sides of this one
kilometer long street near the temple, are pavilions which were once a part of
the markets of the nobles.
2. Matanga Hill
Matanga hill is a well known tourist
destination in Hampi. Its main attraction being the breathtaking aerial view of
the Hampi landscape during sunset or sunrise.
Matanga hill is historically connected to the
epic Ramayana as it was the hiding place for Sugriva, the ruler of Kishkinda.
3. Vithala Temple Complex
A unique architectural masterpiece, Vithala
temple in Hampi is situated opposite to the village of Anegondi. The temple is
named after Vithala, an avatar of Vishnu worshipped by the Marathas. Vithala
temple is built in the form of a complex with compound wall and gateway towers.
The one thing that immediately catches
attention is the stone chariot which has assumed iconic heights over the years
for Karnataka tourism.
The pillared halls are intrinsically carved
with sculptures that speak volumes about the glorious past of Hampi. Another
feature that is worth mentioning here is the musical pillars that emanates the
seven notes when tapped.
4. Hazara Rama Temple
The Hazara Rama temple complex in Hampi is
located in the middle of the Royal Centre and was once used as a place of
worship by the royal family members.
5. Lakshmi Narasimha Temple :
This giant monolithic statue of the man-lion
god is the largest icon in Hampi. Narasimha is depicted in a cross-legged
seated position.
The Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Hampi
attracts tourists specifically due to its monolithic structure and the sheer
enormity of its size. It is the single largest statue in Hampi with a height of
6.7 meters.
Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord
Vishnu is depicted as sitting on the giant coil of the celestial snake
Adisesha.
The seven heads of the giant snake shielding
Narasimha, arched by a Kirtimukha Torana in the front, is an architectural
masterpiece in itself. By entering inside the enclosure, one can see the land
of Lakshmi on Narasimha's back with her fingers, nails and rings, all
beautifully sculptured.
6. Virupaksha Temple
Amidst the ruins of the ancient city
Vijaynagar the Virupaksha temple stands tall with all its earlier structures
still intact.
The temple personifies Lord Shiva and is still used for worship.
Virupaksha portrays Lord Shiva and Lord
Vishnu in their various avatars. The chariot festival is celebrated in the
premises of this temple during the month of February.
And Many More To see.
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