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Hampi or Hampe (Kannada:), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Hampi in Vijayanagara district, east-central Karnataka, India. [2] Hampi predates the Vijayanagara Empire; it is mentioned in the Ramayana and the Puranas of Hinduism as Pampa Devi Tirtha Kshetra.
Virupaksha Temple (ʋɪruːpaː'kʂɐ) is located in Hampi in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India, situated on the banks of the river Tungabhadra, a 7th-century temple of Lord Shiva. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi , designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Kannada inscription, dated 1513 CE, of Krishnadevaraya at the Krishna temple in Hampi describes his victories against the Gajapati Kingdom of Odisha.. Krishnadevaraya (17 January 1471 – 17 October 1529) was emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529.
4. Virupaksha Temple at Hampi. 5. Vithala Temple at Hampi. 6. Navalinga Temples at Kuknur. 7. Pattabhirama Temple at Hampi. Pattabhirama Temple is situated in the city of Hampi. Lord Rama is the holy deity who is worshipped here with full dedication. This majestic temple is known for its splendid architecture that dates back to Vijayanagar ...
Kishkindha is identified with the present location of Hampi, the erstwhile royal capital of Vijayanagara Empire. During the Treta Yuga , the whole region was within the dense Dandaka Forest which was founded by King Danda, son of Ikshvaku , and descendant of Vaivasvata Manu in the Satya Yuga , which extended from the Vindhya range to the South ...
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Royal insignia at Varaha Temple. The Vijayanagara emperors were tolerant of all religions and sects, as writings by foreign visitors show. [v] The emperors used titles such as Gobrahamana Pratipalanacharya (literally, "protector of cows and Brahmins") that testified to their intention of protecting Hinduism.
Early 14th century Shiva temples on Hemakuta hill built during the rule of Harihara Raya I incorporates the stepped Kadamba style nagara shikhara (superstructure) The mid-14th century Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri, one of the earliest temples built by the kings of the empire Typical shrine at Hazare Rama temple in Hampi A typical Vijayanagara style pillared maha mantapa (main hall) at ...
English: Sri Krishna is a 16th-century temple with elaborately carved stone pillars & towers. Hampi, Karnataka, India. Ancient temples at Hampi, Vijayanagara Empire, 14th century, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.