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CENTURY CAPITAL CITY-VIJAYANAGAR EMPIRE Where Stone Tell History
in Silence |
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Hampi
in the Ramayana |
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The
genesis of the palace know today as Hampi dates back to the
age of the Hindu epic Ramayana when it was the site of kishkinda
a monkey kingdom. |
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The
rise of the vijayanagara kingdom |
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The
city of Hampi is said to have founded in 1336 by two-brother
hikka & Bukka. The once power "city of victory" vijayanagara
was praised by historians, Nunizans Paes as greater then Rom,
with Palaces Plated with Jeweled gold the 'best provided city
in the gold'. |
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The
fall of Hampi January 1965 |
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"Never
perhaps in the history of the world has such havoc been wrought,
and wrought suddenly, on so splendid a city, teeming with a
wealthy and industrious population in the full plentitude of
prosperity one day, and on the next seized, pillaged and reduced
to ruins, amid scenes of savage massacre and horrors beggaring
description." |
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Today
an archeological heaven |
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Today
a world Heritage site (UNESCO), an archeologist stands proud.
It is an unforgettable experience. In its dust lie secrets which
are now being excavated. So, come and be a witness to the unraveling
of history. |
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Some
of the sites at Hampi |
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Elephant
Stable |
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Housed
11 royal elephant in separate compartment are beautiful example
of Hindu Muslim style of architecture. |
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Mahanavami
Dibba |
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The
foundation of a lion story wooden structure from which the royalty
viewed Hampi with pomp, colour and revelry during the mahandu
festival. This platform has beautiful carving. |
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Virupaksha
market |
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32m
wide & 728m long, it is the longest street laid out during the
vijayanagara period. Once lined by beautiful houses and shops
selling gold and [more] |
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Lotus
Mahal |
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Shaped
like a lotus flower from top, this two-story structure has beautiful
arc ways set in geometric regularity. It was an air-cooled summer
palace of the queen |
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Linga
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11
fit linga, the emblem of Shiva stands permanently in 4 feet
by an ancient channel. Also called Jalakanteshwar. |
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Peanut
Ganesh |
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Know
as kadai kalu Ganesha. 18 feet high single stone structure.
The Ganesh of royalty. Beautiful view of Hampi market and adjoining
areas. |
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Pushkarni
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A
stepped drinking water tank made of green stone. Water is supplied
to its through a stone aqueduct |
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Underground
Temple |
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Temple
dedicated to happy Shiva or prasanna Virupaksha is below ground
level. |
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Hemakut
hill |
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Beautiful
views have Virupaksha temple and the northern sector of Hampi
overseas the river Tungabhadra. |
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Virupaksha
Temple |
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It
has a 50m high gopuram or tower ornamented with exotic figure
parts of the temple is from 6th century. Renovated in 510 A.D.
by Krishna Deva Raya. This shrine is still in use. It houses
an elephant |
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Narsimha
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Single
stone statue of half-man lion incarnation of Vishnu Seated under
a canopy of 7-headed snake, is 22ftb high. royal baths (Hamams)
and the exquisite Moti Masjid or pearl Mosque |
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USEFUL
INFORMATION |
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| Duration |
2
Nights & Days |
| Day
of Operation |
Wednesday
- (Returns Friday) |
| Accommodation |
Twin
sharing rooms (Basic) |
| Weather |
Warm
Days |
| Bring
Along |
Good
Walking Shoes, |
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Cap,
Light Clothing, |
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Insect
repellent, Loads of film,Torch, |
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Rs.
250 Per Person as Entrance fees. |
| Journey
by Train |
Approximate
9 hours. |
| Charges |
38£
on twin sharing basis Includes |
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Accommodation, |
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Train
Tickets (return Second Class non-A/C) |
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Transportation,
Guide Services. |
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Bed
& Breakfast (Tea Coffee, Toast and a plain omelet or any
thing else in the same price range.) |
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