The World Heritage Site, Hampi (state: Karnataka) is divided into many zones based on the their significance. This 14th century flourishing capital of the Vijaynagar Empire spread across the rocky terrain of 26 sq.km had plenty of palaces, temples which exhibited its rich culture and wealth in its hay days.
The Sacred Centre is the religious part of Hampi as a number of temples are located here. Some of the old temples in the area are still functioning. Some of the important structures in this area includes the Badavilinga Temple, Kadalekalu Ganesha, Krisha Temple, Virupaksha Temple and Vittala Temple.
The Royal Centre is the part that is mostly populated with the courtly and military structures. Some of the important structures in this area includes the Elephant Stables, Lotus Mahal, Queen's Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, Stepped Tank and the Hazara Rama Temple.
Anegondi is the area on the other side of the river which seperates it from other zones. Important places here are Hanuman Temple and Ranganath Temple.
This zones are connected by road and coracles through the river.
The Royal Centre is the part that is mostly populated with the courtly and military structures. Some of the important structures in this area includes the Elephant Stables, Lotus Mahal, Queen's Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, Stepped Tank and the Hazara Rama Temple.Anegondi is the area on the other side of the river which seperates it from other zones. Important places here are Hanuman Temple and Ranganath Temple.
This zones are connected by road and coracles through the river.
65 comments:
Wonderful..I should visit this place one day..!
Hampi is wonderful place . Nice pics .
is this a royal bathroom?..nice pics:)
I like the second picture - is that water in the middle of the courtyard?
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Wow! What an amazing structure!
Have a fabulous day!
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This is a very interesting temple. Walking on something with a World Heritage Site recognition is always the best historic process of pondering on our past.
Gorgeous shots!
Fascinating and beautiful place!
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magnificent.
Another wonderful part of your world, Rajesh! Terrific captures as always! Have a great week!
Sylvia
very interesting.
Very interesting, Rajesh.
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Rajesh, as usual I am in awe! Elephant stables, what a picture that brings to my mind.
I like that you post pictures of beautiful flowers sometimes (like the post below) because it makes me realize that we actually live on the same planet! Your home and travels are so exotic and wonderful; how I wish I could visit someday, but I think I shall have to get to know your beautiful country through your lovely blog.
that looks like an interesting place to visit. thanks for sharing your world.
Magnificent structures! They are preserved and some of them are still functioning and the World Heritage Site. They remind me of old temples in Nara! I hope to visit this area someday.
Especially I love the second photo.
Thank you for sharing.
Great capture of the step well.
looks a beautiful place to visit...
must visit
How gorgeous! I love the Queen's Bath.
The temple is beautiful. The ancient architect are really amazing.
Nice details about this marvelous location and I very liked the stepped tank!
Beautiful pictures.
wow! it looks like those temples in Cambodia. nice! i like the 2nd pic a lot!
thnx for sharing! :)
Elephant stables in ancient times sounds very intriguing as this would be unlikely in my part of the world. Horses and cattle perhaps … but not elephants! :)
Wow What an amazing structure.
Amazing and beautiful ancient buildings!
Hi Rajesh, that's really awesome place that you show. Magnificent architecture. Thanks for introducing such a lovely place. But it looks really familiar, especially the first photo. I think I've seen it in a Bollywood movie. I used to watch many Bollywood movies and Tamil movies with my best friend during secondary school.
Anyways, love your site. Have a nice day Rajesh! :-)
Great tour Rajesh. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
they are impressive! nice shots!
What a beautiful place!
Wow I love those columns and the second view is also magnificent!
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Beautiful architecture and lovely shots!!
Magnificient architecture.
all the lines and angles of the Royal Centre are wonderful!
That country has so many great locales, and this is another.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
How beautiful...I hope I can visit one day.
Its so wonderful :-)
Very beautiful !!!
Great choice for letter H. Gorgeous shots.
Have a peek on my letter H, see you.
Interesting place to visit.
It sounds idyllic to drift on coracles down the river through the zones.
Wow this is an amazing temple. So what is the purpose of that middle court that has a water? It's very interesting.
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Spectacular images!
rare and treasury shot.
well explained.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
Donna - ABC Team
Nice place, good shot
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Interesting and beautiful post. Love these old treasures.
Treasured photos, fabulous images... thank you for sharing.
Hampi is the place where the diamonds were traded on the streets.
Thank you again, Rajesh, for sharing so much info about your country...I had no idea...that is a magnificent temple in the first shot. And I'm surprised that so many temples are still in such good shape and functioning.
Great pictures and also great commentary on the pics. Another great post.
Great shots and an interesting post.
interesting series, nice photos!
Beautiful indeed. It reminds me of the commercial "Incredible India...". I think it is from the Tourist Office.
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magnifique ce temple et le 'lac' est original
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Thanks for sharing.
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lovely photography as always, Rajesh :)
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This is my first visit to your site, via ABC Weds. Just visited Nanka, who gave an account of Hindu gatherings, so this is my India Day, and glad I am for that...
Here's my ABC. You'll get a lot of American politics in here!
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Fantastic structure indeed, very interesting.
Thanks to all for appreciating the heritage site. First image is from Vittala Temple Complex. Second is image of Stepped Tank.
i loved the tank the most!
Beautiful Rajesh. Keep it up..
Hampi is on my list of places I have to visit very soon. Hampi...I am comming :)
Its a beautiful place so rich with culture and heritage...its on my Wishlist for very long...I remember studying about this fab place in school...:)
Thank you all. This is a must see place.
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