A very
well-known village Hampi of northern Karnataka state, India is turning as the
first choice for spiritual people. This place is situated within the ruins of
Vijayanagara. However, still its having religious importance because there are
ample of temples surrounding the village.
It
becomes known because of destruction done by the district administration in
July 2011. Many great parts of this village were destroyed by such management.
The
name of this village is copied from Pampa that is the other name of Tunga
Bhadra River. Hampi name is an anglicized form of the Kannada Hampe.
The
past story of Village: Hampi is known with the chronological Kishkindha,
According to Ramayana this place was the major spot during Vanara (monkey)
Kingdom.
Hampi
Village is one of the center areas of the Vijayanagara Empire between 1336 to
1565. It was at last laid siege to by the Muslim Deccan Union. People who have
affection or want to learn hindu religion should visit this place as the big
and huge architecture will help them to learn about the ancient hindu custom.
This
small village is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The good
distance of 353 kms from Bangalore and 74 km from Bellary could be the finest way
to attain this place. Hosapete is the nearest railway station situated at 13
kms distant. Visitors must reach the place at the time of annual Vijayanagar
Festivals which is organized by the Government of Karnataka. The fiesta is placed
in November, and tourist can enjoy the event for complete 3 days.
Hampi
is also a valuable place due to the availability of numerous mineral deposits
such as iron-ore, manganese, etc. Removing such mineral is going on from many
years. However, the increased demand of iron-ore in the international market
developed the more popularity of this village. Because of this reason, this
world heritage site at Hampi and the Tungabhadra Dam is now under danger.
Visiting
places near Hampi
Vitthala
temple is the one famous holy place containing musical pillars. The pillars are
constructed according to Sargam, and the music comes from them is totally
different than any other instrument.
Thungabhadra
River: Viewing the big flowing water river is good spot. People will definitely
like to spend some time at this river.
There
are ample of other spots to visit like Achyutaraya Temple/Tiruvengalanatha
Temple, The Kings’ balance, Akka Tangi Gudda, Anjeyanadri Hill, Anegondi,
Aqueducts and Canals, Badava Linga, Uddana Veerabhadra temple,
Chandramauleshwar Temple, The Underground Temple, Tungabhadra River, Sri
Lakshmi Narasimha, Virupaksha Temple, Vittala temple, Yeduru Basavanna, Archaeological
Museum at Kamalapura, Zenana enclosure, Yantrodharaka Anjaneya temple, Virupapura,
Madhavan Palace with 1,000,000 + pillars, Sasivekalu Ganesha, Elephant stables
and Lotus temple.
Some
of the known temples of Hampi:
This
village has numerous prominent Hindu temples, some of which are yet lively
places of adoration. Virupaksha Temple also known as Pampapathi temple is a Shiva
shrine located in the main Bazaar. This shrine is old and it has the 160-foot
high tower at entry.
Hazara
Rama Temple: Actually, this is a ruined temple compound which is properly known
for complex frescos from Hindu Mythologies. The thousands of carvings &
messages on the wall will help the visitors to learn the story of Ramayana.
Krishna
Temple: This is also a temple turned complex, and its restoration work is yet
going on.
Vittala
Temple: This most famous temple complex is among the ruins of Hampi.
Floodlights have been configured in the complex which offers light in the
evening.
Few Interesting Pictures of Hampi
