Hampi

Hampi Temples

The grand Vijayanagara Empire had its glorious capital at Hampi, a site which is still capable of fascinating anyone. Among the Group of Monuments at Hampi listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site are the exceptional Hindu temples and temple complexes with spellbinding flamboyance. Virupaksha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is acclaimed as a superstructure boasting of numerous shrines, gigantic gateways, elaborately carved pillared halls, lampposts and murals. An interesting feature of the temple is a juvenile elephant who blesses the tourists when paid a rupee coin. The true architectural spectacle is Vittala Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Huge stone chariots, massive monolithic granite pillars and mesmerizing flower motifs and carvings will let you develop instant liking for this structure. Hall of Musical Pillars carved with musical instruments and figures of dancers and musicians is another notable highlight. Many other worthwhile Hampi temples are Hazara Rama Temple, Krishna Temple, Achyutaraya Temple and Chandramauleshwar Temple, each contributing magnificently towards the world-renowned glory of the place. When in Hampi, you can explore royal enclosures, palaces, elephant stables and other visually delightful structures of the bygone era.