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    Kampa Bhupa Marga

    November 15, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    KAMPABHUT pathway

    In Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, the rulers built many ancient paths. One of the most important of these ancient routes is the Kampabhupa Pathway A broad stone pathway along the banks of the Tungabhadra. It is said to have been laid on the orders of Kampabhupa, the son of Vira Harihara Raya (1377 1404 CE). It connects the Virupaksha Bazaar Street to Chakratirtha and beyond.
    This pathway, starting at the eastern agdo end of the Virupaksha bazaar passes through a narrow passage between a group of boulders, also called the 'Onake Kindi' (view through a window). A bas relief sculpture of a standing male figure with folded hands in Anjali mudra is thought to be Kampabhupa, who ordered the construction of the pathway. When the water in the river rises this pathway is completely submerged.    Read more

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    Shri Ram Root

    November 15, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Shri Ram Root

    Shri Ram root is belived to be the place a deity in Hinduism named Shri Ram lived on while in exile. It is said useful against cold and helps to reduce cough, Asthama, Acidity, Heart stomach pain etc. it is also said to
    helps remove any sort problems related to stomach

    This root is very rere it is haverest every 4 years. It is found in the forest of Kerala (Ayyappa Swamy) once on Nasik, (Panchavati) Dharmasthala (Chammundighat).    Read more

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    River

    November 15, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Chakrathirtha' can be roughly translated to sacred whirlpool. Chakratirtha is situated between two hills, the Rishimukha Hill on the north and the Matanga Hill on the south. At this spot, the Tungabhadra River gets narrow and changes direction, turning from east to north. As a result, strong currents are formed, and these currents are not always discernible from the shore. It is a popular spot among pilgrims and is visited by many people on auspicious days This location is regarded to be the most sacred spot along the Tungabhadra River, and is thought to be where Shiva handed Vishnu his weapon, the Chakra.

    The large flat rock by the riverbank has several carvings on it including Shivalingas and footprints carved in the shape of 'chakras'.    Read more

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    Sunset on the Hemakuta Hill

    November 15, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    TEMPLES ON THE HEMAKUTA HILL

    THE GRANITE SOPE OF THE SACRED HEMAKUTA HILL IS DOTTED WITH SHRINES. THE HILL IS ENCIRCLED ON ITS THREE SIDES BY MASSIVE FORTIFICATION. TO THE NORTH IS THE ENCLOSURE WALL OF VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE. THE COMPLEX HAS THREE GATEWAYS. MORE THAN THIRTY SHRINES STAND ON THIS HILL. THESE VARY FROM ELABORATE STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE SANCTUMS TO RUDIMENTRIES, SINGLE CELLED CONSTRUCTION. MOST OF THESE TEMPLES HAVE STEPPED PYRAMIDAL TYPE OF SUPERSTRUCTURE.

    TWO OF THE TEMPLES HAVE INSCRIPTIONS. THE TRIPLE SHIVA TEMPLE ON THE EAST HAS AN INSCRIPTION RECORDING THAT VIRA KAMPILADEVA, SON OF MUMMADI SINGEYA NAYAKA, BUILT THE SIVALAYA AND INSTALLED IN IT THREE LINGAS. TWO INSCRIPTIONS ON THE ROCK NEAR PRASANNA ANJANEYA TEMPLE DATED 1938 AD. MENTION THAT VIRUPAKSHA PANDITA AND HIS BROTHER CONSTRUCTED A TEMPLE OF VIRUPAKSHA AND DUG A TANK. ANOTHER INSCRIPTION ON A ROCK BASE RECORDS THE SETTING OF A LAMP PILLAR IN THE TEMPLE OF JADEYA SANKARADEVA BY BUKKAYAVE, THE QUEEN OF HARIHARA II IN THE YEAR 1397 AD. THE GROUP OF TEMPLES ON THE HEMAKUTA HILLS FORM ONE OF THE EARLIEST GROUP OF STRUCTURES AT HAMPI AND APPEAR TO DATE FROM ABOUT 9TH TO EARLY 14TH CENTURY AD. AND ALL OF THEM ARE CLEARLY OF SAIVA ORIGIN.    Read more

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    Still good

    November 15, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Today I fellt not so well. The heat, and the spicy and oily food took a tol on m and my poor bally. I ordered plain rice and ginger tee. Mom got a Chappati and Jogurt.

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    Varaha

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    VARAHA (SAIVA) TEMPLE

    POPULARLY KNOWN AS VARAHA TEMPLE BECAUSE OF THE VARAHA ROYAL EMBLEM AT THE EASTERN ENTRANCE, THIS IS A UNIQUE SAIVA TEMPLE, BUILT INSIDE A WELL LAID RECTANGULAR PRAKARA, THE ENTIRE TEMPLE IS CONSTRUCTED OVER A JAGATI WITH A SANCTUM, VESTIBULE AND A OPEN MUKHAMANTAPA. THE WALL PORTION OF THE SANCTUM AND VESTIBULE ARE TREATED WITH DEVAKOSHTAS. THE ENTRANCE OF VESTIBULE IS TREATED WITH GAJASAKSHMI AT LINTEL AND FOUR ARMED SAIVA -DWARAPALAS AT THE DOOR FRAME. INSIDE THE VESTIBULE IS PLACED A COUCHANT BULL. THE PILLARS OF THIS TEMPLE ARE TREATED WITH SCULPTURES OF KARTIKEYA, YASHODHA KRISHNA, GANESHA, MAKARA, HAMSAMITHUNA PEACOCK. SIVALINGA, ANDI, AND VARIOUS GEOMETRICAL DESIGNS LIKE ADMA SARPABANA, CREEPER ETC. THE RAISED JAGATI ALSO ACT PRADAKSHINAPATHA AROUND SANCTUM AND VESTIBULE.Read more

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    Narasimha Temple

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    This temple is found on the boulder of a hill which is to the compound of this temple itself. There are no idols found in the garbhagriha. The temple is surrounded by a precinct To the northeast of the precinct is a double-storeyed gateway. A Phamsana-style shikhara (tower) is seen above the garbhagriha. The temple is constructed on an elevated adhishtana and its walls are ornamentally decorated, much like the temple of Kampilaraya situated on the Hemakuta Hill. One can identify the bas-relief sculpture of an elephant, Anjaneya and Garuda here. This temple was constructed in 1379 CE. by Chakravarti Ayya, in the era of Immadi Harihara. An inscription refers to the idol as that of Ahobala Sri Veera Narasimha. The inscription mentions that, in 1410 CE., Nageya Nayaka constructed a mandapa for the goddess Mahalakshmi. He started the ritual of holding the marriage ceremony between Narasimha and Mahalakshmi in this temple. He also ದೇವಾಲಯದ built a pond, called the Sita pond, which was used for ಹೊಂಡವೊಂದನ್ನು. rituals and ceremonies of the Narasimha temple.Read more

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    Wising

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    India is a country of various cultures, legends, and beliefs and Hampi is no exception to this. A big Banyan tree near Sita Seragu, which is on the banks of River Tungabhadra, is deemed sacred and spiritual and is also known as Wish Tree. Offerings are made to this tree by wrapping a stone in a cloth and tying it to its branches. Those wishing for a house, stack stones one on top of the other. They also build mounds of soil and mud and pray for a good harvest. When the wish is fulfilled, the stone is unwrapped and placed in the vicinity. This ritual is practised in many parts of India.

    Today, the beauty of the tree is compromised, as the stone is wrapped in plastic and tied around the tree's branches. The traditional methods had zero or little impact on the environment. It is recommended, to maintain the sanctity of this Holy Tree, one must opt for cotton cloth instead of plastic for these rituals.    Read more

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    Seeta Lake Sea

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Hampi and its surrounding regions have strong mythological associations with the great Indian epic, the Ramayana. Nageya Nayaka constructed a Gopinatha shrine to the right of the Narasimha Temple, in 1406 Bee C.E., and subsequently, in 1410 C.E., he also built a mantapa dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. The inscriptions here state that a marriage ceremony between
    A Narasimha and Mahalakshmi was conducted in this temple.

    The tank was constructed for the rituals of worship and other ceremonies. at the Narasimha Temple; this tank is known as the Sita Tank. It is situated to the northeast of the Sita Seragu, and one can see that it was built around a natural hill slope. Today, the water from the tank is used for irrigation through a lift irrigation process. The tank is a simple structure associated with many legends. The pellicle on the huge granite boulders is believed to be Sita Seragu, situated in front of the Narasimha Temple. It is believed that Sita's sari left a mark on the granite stone when Ravana abducted her. ಕಾ    Read more

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    Kirtimukha

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    The Kirtimukha (Roughly Translated AS 'Face of Glory') is an Onamental Motif Common in Hindu and Buddhist Temple Architecture Across South India And Southeast Asia. The story of Kirtimukha is Said to Originate from The Skanda Purana. The Kirtimukha is the Face of A Demon Lion That SAID to have created to Destroy Rahu. Rahu, However, Seeks Shiva's Protection, and The Demon Lion is Left Without A Prey. Shiva Then Orders The Lion To Eat Its Own Limbs and Stop Only at The Face. The Kirtimukha is Thought to Ward Off Evil Influences And serves as a guardian of the temple threshold. It Also Be Found Adorning The Destation and Is not be confused for a Simhamukha (Lion Face). The Kirtimukha, Engaged in the Act of Self- Swallowing. All- Consuming Nature of Time. This Prominent Motif Adons The Idols of Gods. The Kirtimukha is the symbol of power and appears Mainly on the Adhishtana, Pillars and Dwaragopura Walls of 8oše Hampi Temples.Read more

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    Vittahala Tampel - musical stones

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    Vitthala temple

    The Vitthala Temple, Represent The Highest Watermark of the Vijayanagara Style of Art And architecture. VITTHALA IS THE KRISHNA Aspect of Lord Vishnu. IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST TEMPLES OF THERIOD, Built Under The Patronage of Devaraya I (1422-46 ad.) Substantial PORTIONS OF THE Present Structure WERE Added During Krishnadevaraya's (1509-1529 Ad.) RIGN. The HUNDRED Pillared Mantapa (Pavilion) to the Southwest of Main Temple and the Eastern Gateways Carved with Depictions Of Vishnu and His Other Forms, are Attributed to Krishnadevaraya and His Queens. The Temple is Built On A Sculptured Ornate Plinth, The Composite Pillars of the Sabha Mantapa (Congregation Hall), Hewn OUT OF SINGLE Granite Blocks, which are designed as clusters of slender pillars. Some of these, when Tapped Gently, Produce Musical Notes. To The Northern Bay Of The Sabha Mantapa is the Narasimha Mantapa, Where a pill has the sculpture of a yogavarada narasimha and various other forms. The Stone Chariot, at The Entrance, A Reproduction of A Processional Wooden Chariot, is Perhaps The Most Stunning Achievement, Typical of the Vijayanagara period. IT HOUSES AN Image of Garuda, The Vehicle Of Lord Vishnu. The Orante Kalyana Mantapa (Marriage Hall). Utsava Mantapa (Festival Hall), And Devi Shrines Completes The Resemble of the Temple Complex.

    Outside The Temple, To The East, Is A Huge Bazar, Measuring 945 MTS. In length and 40 mts. In Width Leading To A Sacred Tank Known As Lokapavani.    Read more

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    Bridgh

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    This Ancient Ruined Bridge, A Unique Construction Accomplishments of the Capital City of Vijayanagara, Connects Vitthalapura to Rishimukh That Stand at Either Sides of the river tungabhdra. The Remains of this Ancient Bridge May Be AScript to the 15th-16th century. The Large Granite Stone Columns Measure 4-5meters in Height and 60-80 cm in thickness. They're Erected in the River Bed Spanning Across, at A Point Where to One of the River Takes an Eastly Direction, and ends at the North of the Chandramauleshovara Temple., Except for the columns still Standing in some Parts, Most of Its Other Parts have takened. The Evidence Of A Vwalkway Appears To Have Been Lost Due To The Perishable Materials USED Such As Wood Or Brick Lime Which Were Set On Horizontally Laid Stone Slabs.Read more

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    Pushkarani

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    PUSHKARANI

    pushkarani

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    osed by a pillared cloister Evident Trom its emnants on all four mides. A processional delty pavilion with a raised platform is at its westem end On the northern sice, the landing is built in three stages Almost halfway there rehod anchor stories so the a boat eppa logracle At the center of the tane a four pillared pavtion carrying a detala vida shikhara bot of brick and lime and delineated shala inuta and panjani in com the exterior T pavilion was used for display and worship of the utsava mart tar certain ng vities
    Some people worshiped this idol.    Read more

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    Adventure and Lunch

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    After the bot dropped us we walked ald looked for the village near by. The sun was high in the sky and we were hungry. We stoped some guy on a motorcycle and asked him for directions. Then we asked him to just take us. We drove for 2 km and he took us to this lovely lady that didn't knew englisch. She served us rice, sambar, curry and Bapam. Bapam is made from rice. It is similar to Idly but a bit sauer and it is cooked in a special pan. Its lovely.Read more

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    Red Lilles, Water birds

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Red Lilies, Water Birds

    The Textiles on View in this Exhibition Are from The Collection of The Registry of Sarees. Acquired Through The Last Five Years, who are created in some of the most prominent Handloom Centres of India, Over a Broad Period of A Century, Between The Late Decades of the 19th To the Early Years of the 21st. Comprising Diversse Traditions of Handwoven Sares and Draped Garments in Terms of Design, Making And Function, who may be seen to represent cultural conversations and dynamics who are uniously to the subcontinent.

    Ikat

    The Textiles Here Are Created With Ikat, A Generic Term Used Globally for The Technique of Pre- Loom Patterning Wars and Wefts for Handwoven Fabric. This is achieved through a process of tying and resist- dyeing of the yarn Known As Bandha and Bandhani in India, A Particularly Geometric Repertory of Motifs is Conventionally Associated with Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Lelangana, and Curvilinear to Calligraphic Patterns with Odisha. While These form the main regions Where Traditions of Ikat Are Practiced in the Country Today, Suggestions What have Emergedly Point to ITS More Widespread uses in the subcontinent historically, Expanding an understanding of the In Significance to the Region, and to other Parts of Asia.

     Red

    Ihe Textiles Here Convey The Common Use of Red In India Across Traditions and Creative Media, Regions and Communities. With Diversse Aesthetic, Cultural, Spiritual and Religious Symbolism, The Color has Bcen Rendered in the subcontinent through Natural Dyes Such As Madder, Chay, Lac and Cochineal Before The Advent of Chemical Dyes, Where Different Shades and Tones Are Achieved Through Specific Processes. Along With Kora, Indigo and Yellow, Red Forms A Distinct Palette in Historical Indian Textiles, An Application What Continues Till Now.    Read more

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    Architecture

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    The Architecture Of Vijayanagara Classified As Religious, Courtly And Civic Architecture What is Also Associated With Paintings and Sculptures The Style Is A Combination of the Chalukya, Hoysala, Pandya and Chola Styles who evolved in Earlier Centuries When These Empires Ruled The Lands. Vijayanagara Temples Are Usually Surrounded by A Strong Enclosure. Small Shrines Consist Simply of A Garbhagriha and a Porch. Medium- sized temples have a

    Mukhamantapa and An Enclosure Wall Large TempTes has tall Rayagopuram Built with wood brick and stucco in chola style. The Termn 'Raya' is Adaed to Indicate A Gopura Built by Vijayanagara Rayas. In some temnples there is a circumambulatory path the garbhagriha and some of them also have a devi temple adjacent to the Garbhagriha. This design is unique to The Vijayanagarastyle of Architecture. A Kalyanamantapa, a sabhamantapa, a yagnamantapa or a bhajanamantapa and a kitchen airly found in the precinct of the temple. The Civic Architectural Sculptures of Hampi Are Wonderful Structures and Some with noteworthy indo- islamic styles

    The Area AROUND The River Tungabhadra, Especially Near The Historic Settlement of Kanakagiri, Was Inhabited by Many Tribes Who Lived Off The Pasture Lands With Their Cattle, Long Before The Vijayanagara Empire was Established. The local chieftains of the Tribes Were The First Rulers of The Realm. The Fertility Of The Land wasa Great Resourcé and Hence A Reason for Be Self- Sufficient. Animal Husbandry Was Their Primary Occupation. These Tribes Continue to Live In The Region Even Today. Although they may no Longer Only Rear Cattle Or Practise Their Traditional Pursuit, which Seen In Their Traditional Attire on Specific Occasions. Some of the ancient Tribes That's ARE NOW SLOWLY DISAPPEAR MYASABEDA- Notified Tribe, Kadugolla- Pastoral Tribes and Shepherds, ALEMARI Kuruba- Nomnadic Tribes, Hakki- Pikki- Hunter- Gatherer Tribe, Panci and Paradi- Bird Hunters, Harina Shikari- Deer Hunters, Hellava- Community that documents Family Trees, Kavalethu (Yetina Basava) - Have Cow and OX, Storytellers Reciting Sita- Rama Kalyana, Monda Community- Hattavadis, Sidda- Black Durga Murugi, Sudugadu Magicians, Dakkala- Mythological Storytellers, Bengali Tribe- Kondamama- Future Tellers, Fishers (De- Notified Tribe), Lambani- Rajput Clan.

    This two- Pillared Structure with a 'Cross Beam On The Top Is Popularly Called' King's Balance, Owing to The Relief On The Base Of Face Krishnadevaraya and His consorts. IT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE USED ON THE OCCASION OF TULAPURUSHA DANA, when a person would weigh themelf against precious materials that Would then be distrıbuted among the pobor, a practice the North that Depicts. That containues Even Today.
    The tall pillars with Kudu Arches at the corners Rest on a base consisting of three moldings Pada, Kantha and Kapotą. Two Pairs of Tall, Slender Pilasters Rest on Brackets with Addorsed Lions Adorning The Pillars. The Horizontal Beam Bears A Miniature Shala at The cęnter and two kutas at the coners. The Three Loops Beneath The Beam Were Probably Usedto Hang The Weighing balance    Read more

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    Cooking course 1 on 1

    November 16, 2022 in India ⋅ 🌙 27 °C

    We returned to our hostel, after a full day and 12 km waking. Starving. Wenn we ordered food, we asked to enter the kitchen and see how it was made. We recived a crushed course, how to make Malai Kufta and lemon rice.

    Stories of today will probably be updated later cus we dont have wifi.
    The reason for this is that a monkey played with the cable. Now the intire village is disconnected.    Read more

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