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    • 2024 Adventure
      Day 16

      Happy Hampi

      February 19 in India ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C

      After an amazing sleep we got out early and headed for the Vitthala temple, one of the many monuments that comprise the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, which sprawl all over the Hampi area. On the way we passed functioning temples, caves, gateways as we walked down the paths that would have once been roads of the old city. At its peak the city had half a million inhabitants, second only to Beijing in the 1500’s.

      Since we were out early there was no one else around. We felt so lucky to have it all to ourselves! The temple was beautiful. By 10am we’d seen most of the stuff so headed back got breakfast at another rooftop cafe, and then slept through the hottest hours. We emerged in the afternoon, had some lassis, our new favourite yoghurty beverage and headed for Mantanga Hill for sunset. After a pretty sketchy final ascent on hot slippery rocks we made it to the top, a family of monkeys joining us there chomping away on an impressive array of food, fed by the local Indian pilgrims.

      We then went for the sound and light show, which told the mythical story of how Hampi got its name. Basically lots of fighting between various gods with plenty of love and treachery in between. We were then walked down the road as they recreated a local festival through sound and light as drummers from a local village played for us. It was so cool! Ended the day with dinner. Kyri got a cashew curry and because my stomach is still feeling super weird went safe and got a pizza which was the strangest pizza I’ve ever eaten, totally uncooked dough with a mountain of paneer cheese on the top.      Read more

    • TravelerErstmal Indien, dann Nepal
      Day 12

      Steinlandschaft&Tempelruinen

      February 28, 2020 in India ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Das Hostel ist ziemlich bequem für backpacker, es gibt viel essen was man easy serviert bekommt- mangolassi für nen euro.
      Mr. Paul hat uns für gestern und heute eine Rikschafahrt zu den Tempelnruinen organisiert. Wir waren also den ganzen Tag eigentlich unterwegs und konnten echt viel sehen. Insgesamt sind wieder einige "thumbs Up" Bilder entstanden, da wir hier echt super oft angesprochen wurden, ob man mit uns Fotos machen dürfe - das wird ne geniale Bilderreihe ;)
      Besonders schön war es, den Sonnenuntergang bei Ner Aussichtsplattform anzuschauen. Die Landschaft und der weite Blick ist wirklich unglaublich beeindruckend. Ansonten haben wir im Hostel Schach, Doppelkopf und Siedler gespielt und mit anderen Reisenden gelabert.      Read more

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    • TravelerLet’s go east
      1
      Day 136

      Happy Hampi

      December 14, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

      Hampi is a fairytale. The whole region is full with boulders, ancient temples and ruins. The little river is the meeting point where the local people take their bath with an elephant whilst they wash their clothes. The sunsets are magic and the people are very chilled. For us it was the perfect spot to explore by bicycle and to go hiking. We met Tara when we arrived, an independent Indian writer and solo traveller from Kolkata leaving the dream of travelling. Meeting her was indeed special because it doesn't happen often that you meet girls travelling alone in this country. Sadly too many women still suffer under the old traditional role in the society.Read more

    • TravelerMuppets World Tour - India
      Day 16

      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

    • TravelerMuppets World Tour - India
      Day 16

      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

    • TravelerMuppets World Tour - India
      Day 15

      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

    • TravelerMuppets World Tour - India
      Day 16

      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

    • TravelerMuppets World Tour - India
      Day 15

      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

    • TravelerMuppets World Tour - India
      Day 16

      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

    • TravelerMuppets World Tour - India
      Day 17

      Sanpur Lake

      November 17, 2022 in India ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

      This lake is along the side of the road that goes from Sanapur to Rangapura village. This lake is an important reservoir and has played a significant role in the irrigation systems of Vijayanagara adva Constructed alongside the Vijayanagara canal. The canal from this spot winds northwards and is called the Anegundi canal. A little ahead along the path of the canal is the green irrigated valley. This supplies water to the agricultural fields within a twelve-mile radius. This canal waters about 2220 acres of land There are small bridges, shrub forest areas to the east of the lake. The region around the lake is a habitat for different mammals, reptiles and birds The natural landscape of this lake has made this place a significant tourist site. To enjoy the beautiful scene and the landscape of this place, innumerable local and foreign tourists visit here.

      This lake provides water to the villages of Sanapur Virupapuragaddi, Hanumanahalli, Anegundi Ramadurga, Basavanadurga, Krishnapura, Sangapura and Singanagur.da even      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Hampi, هامبي, হাম্পি, Хампи, هامپی, હમ્પી, हम्पी, ハンピ, ჰამპი, ಹಂಪೆ, 함피, Hampis, ഹംപി, हंपी, ହାମ୍ପି, Conjunto Monumental de Hampi, Hampe, ஹம்பி, హంపి, Хампі, 亨比

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