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An evening in Hampi Hampi has been a favorite des

An evening in Hampi

Hampi has been a favorite destination for artists to find inspiration. Whether it is young artists practicing their skill or accomplished world renowned artists. Infact before photography technology was invented, most documentation of the site were done by sketch artists.

Here we have two paintings done by Prahalad K V Acharya, the first one is watercolor on handmade paper, the second is acrylic on canvas.
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YANTRODHARAKA HANUMAN TEMPLE . One of the rare tem

YANTRODHARAKA HANUMAN TEMPLE
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One of the rare temples in Hampi built on a slope near the river side, behind the Kodanda Rama Temple lies this incredible shrine to Hanuman. In many ways this is a unique shrine. Hanuman is shown sitting in a meditative posture doing Japa with beads. The relief is enclosed in a Yantra that presents the Anahatha Chakra where two triangles meet to form a 6 pointed star. This Shrine was consecrated (pratishte) by the great Madhwa Scholar and Raya Guru - Sri Vyasa Tirtha. Even the location of this shrine is special, it lies on a perfect straight line connecting Hazara Rama Temple in the urban core to Anjanadri Hill. The different aspects of Ramayana come alive here 🙏
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You can see the different alakaras (decorations) at this temple and a sketch work as you swipe right.
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HAMPI IS A LIVING HERITAGE SITE There are some 29

HAMPI IS AN OPEN AIR MUSEUM Many of India’s glo

HAMPI IS AN OPEN AIR MUSEUM

Many of India’s glorious cities of the past survive in some form within the modern urban sprawls of today. Sites like Old Delhi, Panjim are good examples of how the new and old parts of cities co-exist. After the raid following the defeat at battle of Talikota in 1565 CE, the city was completely abandoned and never rebuilt or re-urbanised again. What was once amongst the richest & most populated city states of the world, turned into rural hinterland that grew paddy, sugarcane, corn & banana. And set amongst this rural hinterland was the slowly deteriorating remains of once glorious city of victory – Vijayanagara. Since almost no modification / alteration / renovations were undertaken by anybody, stylistically these ruins are very authentic to how they were originally made.

Today an area spread over 42 square kilometers is protected as UNESCO world heritage site. Most heritage sites in India will comprise of single monument or structure, some of them will be a collection of structures, here in Hampi there are over 1500 heritage structures that include temple complexes, ancient markets, aqueducts, water tanks & irrigation systems, royal & public baths, administrative & ceremonial structures, zenanas & palaces, military & defensive structures, stables for elephants, residences of nobleman. No where else in India will you find such an expansive heritage site. This is why we refer to Hampi as an open air museum
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Picture Credits: @lokesh_r_k
Composite picture taken during sunset from Matunga Hill.
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The Group of monuments at Hampi are designated as

The Group of monuments at Hampi are designated as a UNESCO world heritage site spread over 42 square kilometers. Most heritage sites in India will comprise of single monument or structure, some of them will be a collection of structures, here in Hampi there are over 1500 heritage structures that include temple complexes, ancient markets, aqueducts, water tanks & irrigation systems, royal & public baths, administrative & ceremonial structures, zenanas & palaces, military & defensive structures, stables for elephants, residences of nobleman. No where else in India will you find such an expansive heritage site.
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Pic credit: @muradosmann
Creator of the famous #followmeto
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Eastern Gopura of Vitthala Temple, Hampi . . [SLI

Eastern Gopura of Vitthala Temple, Hampi
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The eastern Gopura of Vittala Temple is one of the three entrances to the Vittala Temple Complex. This Gopura was built sometime in the early 16th century when the temple complex underwent major renovations and additions under the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya.
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This Gopura was first photographed by Alexander Greenlaw in 1855 CE. This provides us with an unique opportunity to compare how the structure looks more than 165 years apart. The top portion is made of baked clay bricks and stucco, the bottom 4 tiers are in relatively good shape structurally, the top tier of Shala type (horizontal cylindrical) typical of dravidian temple gopura is severely damaged. Infront of the Gopura one can see a beautiful "Deepa Sthambha", again a common feature of Vijayanagara temple of the time.
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Here we see the close-up of the Gopuras top section as it appears today. The top three tiers are severely damaged or missing most sections. The bottom two and portions of the Gopura on left side have been re-constructed in a slightly different style. In 1980s a hurried restoration of this Gopura was undertaken using concrete, some eminent citizens of the time managed to have it stopped after writing to the then Prime Minister of India. The result of this is what you see today. The re-constructed part is distinctively different both stylistically and use of material wise. Other than this one aspect, we have to commend ASI for doing a great job with overall conservation of this structure which is complex and needs constant attention.
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You will notice in this picture taken a few days ago that the "Deepa Sthambha" from 1855 CE is missing infront of the Gopura. Today you can see what remains of the Deepa Stambha is lying on the ground damaged and abandoned.
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Picture Credit:
Slide 1: @shivkumar07
Slide 2: Alexander Greenlaw 1855 CE
Slide 3: @teddy_buddy_
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