India, Karnataka, Hampi
Ceiling at the Virupaksha temple. The mural panel on the central portion of the hall is one of the few remains of this form of Vijayanagara art. Most of it is based on godly themes.
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Pooja being offered at Virupaksha temple. consorts of Lord Shiva.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Pujari (priest) at the Virupaksha temple.
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Prayers being offered at the Virupaksha temple which is the oldest and the principal Lord Shiva temple in Hampi.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Behind the main sanctum a flight of steps leads to the rear exit of the temple complex. Just before the exit on the right side you would find a dark chamber with a slit on the wall. The sunray pass through this slit forms an inverted shadow of the main tower on the wall, a kind of pinhole camera effect created with stonework.
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra. You access the temples main entrance tower through the chariot street. This east facing giant tower (Gopura) leads you the first courtyard of the temple complex.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Visitors and pilgrims at Virupaksha temple. Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra in Karnataka.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Visitors and pilgrims at Virupaksha temple. Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This Lord Shiva temple is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India and is located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra. You access the temples main entrance tower through the chariot street in front now popularly called the Hampi Bazaar.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Visitors and pilgrims at Virupaksha temple.
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal Shiva Temple in Hampi.
This pastel painted 9 storied tower with a pair of cow horn like projections on top is the most prominent landmark in Hampi. The lower two tiers of the tower is made of decorated stone work. The most striking feature of this court is the central pillared hall known as the Ranga Mandapa added to the temple complex in 1510 AD by Krishadeva Raya.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Visitors and pilgrims at Virupaksha temple.
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal Shiva Temple in Hampi.
This pastel painted 9 storied tower with a pair of cow horn like projections on top is the most prominent landmark in Hampi. The lower two tiers of the tower is made of decorated stone work. The most striking feature of this court is the central pillared hall known as the Ranga Mandapa added to the temple complex in 1510 AD by Krishadeva Raya.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Visitors and pilgrims at Virupaksha temple.
Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal Shiva Temple in Hampi.
This pastel painted 9 storied tower with a pair of cow horn like projections on top is the most prominent landmark in Hampi. The lower two tiers of the tower is made of decorated stone work. The most striking feature of this court is the central pillared hall known as the Ranga Mandapa added to the temple complex in 1510 AD by Krishadeva Raya.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Resotration and reconstruction in Hampi. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Resotration and reconstruction in Hampi. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
The main deity at Chandikeshvar temple is Lord Vishnu. Most of the relief’s on the pillars in this temple have Vaishnava representations like Hanuman, Garuda, Balakrishna, Kamadhenu, Srinivasa, Vamana, Yashoda churning the milk etc. The Garbhariha has a pitha carved with the figure of Garuda.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Restoration work being done near the underground Lord Shiva Temple, Hampi.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Panoramic view of Underground Lord Shiva Temple.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentspanopanoramicrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Underground Lord Shiva Temple.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Underground Lord Shiva Temple.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Underground Lord Shiva Temple.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Underground Lord Shiva Temple's panoramic view.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentspanopanoramic imagerocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner. The whole area was the private enclosure for the royal women folks.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Elephant Stable, Guard’s Quarters and a few other structures at Hampi. The whole area is now a sort of open garden with sprawling lawns and the original high walls seperate the areas from the Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauhorse stablesindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Elephant Stable, Guard’s Quarters and a few other structures at Hampi. The whole area is now a sort of open garden with sprawling lawns and the original high walls seperate the areas from the Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauhorse stablesindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. Three watchtowers can be seen at the corners of the enclosed area. You can spot these two storied towers close to the southeast, northeast and northwest corners. These again were built in the hybrid Indo-Islamic architecture style. Being the ladies quarters, it has been said that eunuch solders guarded the area. It’s possible to climb to the top floor of one of these towers (if very crowded, the guards may not allow this). It’s a vantage position to survey this area and the Elephant stables behind the Zenana Enclosure. Hampi, Karnataka.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatempleswatch towersÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. Three watchtowers can be seen at the corners of the enclosed area. You can spot these two storied towers close to the southeast, northeast and northwest corners. These again were built in the hybrid Indo-Islamic architecture style. Being the ladies quarters, it has been said that eunuch solders guarded the area. The whole Zenana enclosure is encircled with a tall and broad walls made out of cut stones arranged in interesting patterns. Hampi, Karnataka.
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Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The whole Zenana enclosure is encircled with a tall and broad walls made out of cut stones arranged in interesting patterns.
Three watchtowers can be seen at the corners of the enclosed area. You can spot these two storied towers close to the southeast, northeast and northwest corners. These again were built in the hybrid Indo-Islamic architecture style. Being the ladies quarters, it has been said that eunuch solders guarded the area. It’s possible to climb to the top floor of one of these towers (if very crowded, the guards may not allow this). It’s a vantage position to survey this area and the Elephant stables behind the Zenana Enclosure. Hampi, Karnataka.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatempleswatch towersÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Zenana enclosure was a secluded area reserved for the royal women. This walled harem houses many interesting highlights. The major attraction is the Lotus Mahal located at the southeast corner. Hampi, Karnataka.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaLotus MahalUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireZenana enclosureboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksroyal womenruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Hazara Rama (a thousand Rama) Temple owing to this multitude of these Ramayana panels on its walls.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiHazara RamaIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaRamayanaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Hazara Rama (a thousand Rama) Temple owing to this multitude of these Ramayana panels on its walls.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiHazara RamaIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaRamayanaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Hazara Rama (a thousand Rama) Temple owing to this multitude of these Ramayana panels on its walls.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiHazara RamaIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaRamayanaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Carvings on the exterior walls. Hazara Rama (a thousand Rama) Temple owing to this multitude of these Ramayana panels on its walls. Epic Ramayana stories are carved in long arrays onto the walls of this temple.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiHazara RamaIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaRamayanaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Carvings on the exterior walls are decorated with bas-relief of the epic Ramayana. Hazara Rama (a thousand Rama) Temple owing to this multitude of these Ramayana panels on its walls.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiHazara RamaIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaRamayanaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Hazara Rama (a thousand Rama) Temple owing to this multitude of these Ramayana panels on its walls.
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.HampiHazara RamaIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaRamayanaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.
HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsrocksruinssouth indiatemplesÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도
Panoramic view of Hampi. Hampi, Karnataka is a world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi was one of the largest and richest city in the world during its prime time when it was the imperial capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Today it continues to be an important religious centre, housing temples and several other monuments belonging to the old city.
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The Queen’s Bath in Hampi is a colossal bath that exemplifies the architectural excellence prevalent during the days of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is located close to the entrance of the Royal Enclosure in Hampi.
Each arched bay surrounding the bath is decorated with intricate carved stucco ornamentation on the ceilings and the vaults placed above the arched bays. There are stone steps that lead down to the floor of the bath. However, there is no ceiling over the bath and it is open to the sky.
Constructed during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Queen’s Bath impresses visitors even today, more than 500 years after it was built.HampiIndiaIndieIndienIndiÃIntiaKarnatakaUNESCO World Heritage SiteVijaynagara empireboulderscarveddeccan plateauindelandformsmonumentsqueen's bathrocksruinssouth indiatempleszeenani snaanÃndiaÍndiaĐộІндіяИндияИндијаה ינדיאַالهندبھارتبھارتấnđộינדיאַهندوستانอินเดียẤnインド印度인도