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Hampi is a small village located on the banks of Tungabhadra River in the South
Indian state of Karnataka. A renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi
village stands within the ruins of Vijayanagara city, the former capital of the
mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Also known as Pampa-Kshetra or Kishkindha-
Kshetra, the name Hampi is derived from Pampa, the old name of Tungabhadra
River. It is one of the top places to visit in Karnataka and also one of the best
heritage sites in India.
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Hampi is a most important place in terms of architecture and its history. Hampi
was an extremely important part of Vijayanagara Empire and also one of the
richest and largest cities in the world during 15th and 16th centuries. The ruins of
the palaces and temples in Hampi stand testimony to the wealth and grandeur of
the Vijayanagara Kings. The ruins of Hampi are spread over an area of more than
26 Sq.km and are divided into two broad areas; the Hampi Bazaar area and the
Royal center.
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Virupaksha Temple
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festivities of Virupaksha and Pampa in December are the major festival at this
temple.
Vittala Temple
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Built in 15th century AD, Vittala Temple is an ancient monument located on the
southern bank of the Tungabhadra River in the historical town of Hampi. Also
known as Vijaya Vittala Temple, it is the most famous and popular tourist
attraction in Hampi. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is well-known for
its beautiful architecture and unmatched craftsmanship.
The entire temple complex houses several small temples, enclosures, pavilions
and halls. One of the main attractions of the temple are its marvelously created
pillared halls that reflect true wonders of architecture along with a gigantic stone
chariot. This is one of the three famous stone chariots in India, the other two
being in Konark and Mahabalipuram and is enshrined Garuda, the vehicle of Lord
Vishnu. The Goddess's shrine, the 100-pillared hall, the Kalyana Mandapa and the
pillared corridor are other important structures with in the complex of Vittala
Temple.
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Hampi Bazaar
Royal Enclosure
The Royal Enclosure in Hampi is a huge fortified area that was once the seat of
power of the Vijaynagara rulers. Spread over an area of 59,000 square meters, the
Royal Enclosure contains the ruins of several palace bases, water tanks, temples,
ornate platform and canals and many other structures. Some of the important
structures of the Royal Enclosure are the Kings Audience Hall or Durbar Hall,
stepped tank, an underground chamber and the Mahanavami Dibba to the
commonly called Dasara Dibba. Now, it is basically a wide open ground consisting
of a number of small shelters.
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