Hampi is a quaint village belonging to the Bellary District of Northern Karnataka. Hampi, which is situated at a distance of 353 km from Bangalore, 74 km from Bellary, and 13 km from Hospet; it can be easily reached by rails and roads. Hampi is a world renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site as the place [...]
HAMPI, the seat of the famed VIJAYANAGARA empire was the capital of the largest empire in post-mogul India, covering several states. Learn more about Hampi here.
The Vittala Temple, Anegondi
June 23, 2011 by
District: Bellary Town: Anegodi Temple: Vittala Temple The Vittala Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is noted for its architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vittala, another form of Lord Vishnu. The temple is situated opposite the village Anegondi and lies to the northeast of Hampi. The Vittala Temple – Overview The Vittala Temple is also [...]
Vishnu Temple, Hospet
June 22, 2011 by
District: Bellary Town: Hospet Temple: Vishnu Temple This temple is situated on the way to the Vitthala Temple from Kamalapura. Vishnu Temple – Overview There are many temples dedicated to the various forms and avatars of Lord Vishnu in and around Hampi. This particular temple is a large and ruined granite structure. Unlike most Hindu [...]
The Krishna Temple
June 20, 2011 by
District: Bellary Town: Hampi Temple: Krishna Temple The Krishna Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is a notable one with unique architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Balakrishna, the form of Lord Krishna when he was an infant. The Krishna Temple – Overview The Krishna Temple is also among the Group of Monuments which is currently [...]
Saraswati Temple
June 14, 2011 by
District: Bellary Town: Hampi Temple: Saraswati Temple Hampi is located in the heart of the ruined city of Vijayanagara, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is present in North Karnataka. Among the many ruined monuments there, there is a Saraswati Temple. Saraswati Temple – Overview and Architecture This Saraswati temple is in almost complete [...]
Kodanda Rama Temple, Hiremagalur
June 10, 2011 by
District: Chikmagalur Town: Hiremagalur Temple: Kodanda Rama Temple The Kodanda Rama temple is situated near the edge a bazaar called Virupaksha Bazaar. A path leads from the bazaar to the temple. Kodanda Rama Temple – Overview This temple has been in continuous use for ages, and it is of special religious importance. For religious pilgrims [...]
Virupaksha Temple
June 3, 2011 by
District: Bellary Town: Hampi Temple: Virupaksha Temple The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is noted for its architecture and has been listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hampi used to be the seat of the Vijayanagara Empire and the Virupaksha Temple is among the group of monuments built during 1336 – 1570 A.D. The [...]
Krishnadevaraya
October 26, 2009 by
Few Facts of King Krishnadevaraya King Krishnadevaraya ruled over his empire over 500 years ago. Some of the legacies from Krishnadevaraya’s time include ceremonies like Dussera and the architectural progress by way of countless temples being built and restored. Vijayanagar proved to be the custodian of Indian culture. In South India Vijayanagar started a new [...]
News related to Hampi
November 6, 2007 by
Karnataka orders action on encroachers in Hampi Karnataka Home Minister M P Prakash today informed the Legislative Assembly that stringent action will be taken against encroachers of land at the historical Hampi heritage site. Confer special status to Hampi: Historian Renowned historian and Kannada literary scholar M Chidananda Murthy today demanded the Karnataka Government to [...]
Hampi Utsav
October 28, 2007 by
Hampi Utsav, also known as the Vijaya Utsav, Festival of Hampi has been celebrated from the times of the Vijayanagar reign. This event has been reiterated as the “Nada Utsava “ by the Government of Karnataka. Hampi being a World Heritage Site is a international tourist spot . This festival is attributes to the mega [...]
CDACs Role At Hampi
September 28, 2007 by
Hampi to adopt techniques that would enhance its value. HAMPI, once the embodiment of magnificence, is in the news again. However, this time it is for the adoption of the technologies of the 21st century. C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), a premier institute of India has embarked upon an ambitious project wherein it [...]
Hampi, Word Heritage Site
August 25, 2007 by
Hampi ” If dreams were made out of stone, it would be Hampi” Saint Vidyaranya established the seat of Vijayanagara empire in 1336 A.D, with the help of his devotee disciples Hakka and Bukka. The empire later became famous for its support towards renovation/reconstruction of temples through out India. It also became renowned for re-establishment [...]
