Temple Travelling

Hampi spread across 26sq kms lie the remains of the splendid medieval city of Vijayanagara, the city of victory.Hampi was the capital of the powerful Vijayanagara empire from AD 1343 to 1565. Which was ruled by the powerful kings like Harihara II, Devaraya II, Krishna devaraya who showcased their immense might in the grandiose monuments they constructed. It is listed in the UNESCO world heritage site.

Some of the Best Pictures we captured in Hampi...

Virupaksha temple-Most sacred of the temples of Hampi. A view from Hemakuta hills..splendid isn't it?

Hemakuta hill is spreaded generously with a large number of temples, archways and pavilions. The whole of the hill was fortified with tall wide stonewalls, the ruined remains of which can still be seen.

Amazing view of Sasivekalu(mustard seed)Ganesha from the top of Hemakuta hills

Vittala temple- No other building in hampi can compare with this temple in terms of florid magnificence. 

Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. No amount of words can explain this spectacle

This temple represents the culmination of the Vijayanagara style of art & architecture

The southern hall is dominated with the rampant mythical creatures called Yalis. 

Vittala temple- You can see Stone chariot(dedicated to Garuda), The kalyanamantapa and Utsavamandapa

An ornate pillar of vittala temple

sculptures of devotees

Such a beautiful piece of work..couldn't stop appreciating this florid magnificence

Maha-Mantapa-- The main highlight of this Mantapa is its richly carved giant monolithic pillars

Vittala temple

Mahanavami Dibba- Training of wild elephants were beautifully sculpted on the platform 

Mahanavami-dibba(platform)- popularly known as house of victory.This was the hub of religious ceremonies like Durga puja,Navaratri, Deepavali celebrated by Vijayanagara kings..

Mahanavami Dibbaa--Every single stone was utilized ...beautifully sculpted

Lotus Mahal- A two storeyed structure that is a blend of Indian and Islamic secular architectural styles..

This long, lofty and dignified building has 11 large chambers and beautiful arched entrances. According the local guide, Rayala used this place as a resting place for the elephants which were used in battle...--Elephant stables 

This 2storeyed structured previously played as a Gateway itseems

Ramayana in stone- Hazara Rama temple.
Hazara Rama temple names was inspired by the 'Thousand Ramas' carved on temple's walls 

These cubical pillars have basreliefs of Ganesa,hanuma..
At the Back of this pillar, you can see Ramayana sculpted on the walls.