humpi / ഹംപി

ഹംപി ചിത്രങ്ങളിലേയ്ക്ക് സ്വാഗതം

കരിങ്കല്ലില്‍ കൊത്തിയ ചെറുതും വലുതുമായ കവിതകള്‍ - അതാണ് ഹംപി

ലോട്ടസ് മഹല്‍

ഹംപിയില്‍ മുഗള്‍ ശൈലിയില്‍ ഉള്ള ഏക കെട്ടിടം

Lotus Mahal:This ornate structure was probably used by the military chief as his office or the queens of the palace as a pleasure pavilion. The pavilion spots Islamic architecture style arches and the roofs and base typical of Hindu temples. ( www.hampi.in )

മഹാനവമി ഡിബ്ബ

Mahanavami Platform from where the king used to watch the annual parade of imperial majesty and military might. The area is packed with numerous palace bases, underground temple, aquatic structures and the likes( www.humpi.in )

Royal Enclosure: The seat of the erstwhile kings, this is a fortified campus. Royal enclosure is a sprawling area with the ruins of many stately structures.( www.humpi.in )

Queens bath

Queen’s bath: This structure belongs to the royal area of the capital. Probably used by the courtly ladies or the king himself, this looks like an indoor aquatic complex. A large veranda with protruding balconies all around faces the central pool. This is one of the typical example of the Indo-Islamic hybrid architecture. ( www.hampi.in )

തുംഗഭദ്ര

ഇവിടെ കൊട്ടയില്‍ യാത്ര ചെയ്ത് അടുത്ത പാറകളിലെ കൊത്തുപണികള്‍ കാണാം.

വിത്തലേശ്വരക്ഷേത്രം

Vittala Temple : This temple complex dedicated to Vittala, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu is an architectural highlight of Hampi.
This temple campus contains many halls and shrines. The halls are noted for its extraordinary pillars with the animated carvings on it. A set of pillars, known as ‘musical pillars,’ resonates when tapped. A huge stone chariot complete with wheels carved out of stone stands in front of the main temple. The environment of this temple is packed with numerous smaller but ornate temples and a wide chariot street of the temple. ( www.humpi.in )

കല്‍രഥം

കോര്‍ട്ടിസാന്‍സ് സ്ട്രീറ്റ്

Once the liveliest of all the temple streets in Hampi, the Courtesans' Street lies in front of the Achyuta Raya's Temple . On entering this area you witness heaps after heaps of finely carved pillars scattered on either side of the street. These pillars were once part of the pavilions that stood on either side of the street. ( www.hampi.in )

ലക്ഷ്മീനരസിംഹം

Lakshmi Narasimha : This giant monolithic statue of the man-lion god is the largest icon in Hampi. Narasimha which is one of the ten avatars (incarnation) of lord Vishnu is depicted in a cross-legged seated position. It’s believed that the original image contained his consort Lakshmi sitting on his lap. This image was destroyed during the enemy invasion. Currently only a hand of the goddess resting on his waist can be seen. ( www.humpi.in )

വിരൂപാക്ഷ ക്ഷേത്രം

Virupaksha Temple: This temple dedicated to the Hindu god of destruction is located at a riverbank. Virupaksha temple is believed to be one of the oldest active temples (from 7th century AD) in India. This is a place equally sought-after by the tourists and the pilgrims. The temple complex consists of the god’s sanctum, pillared halls and a series of giant entrance towers. This is one of the fine places to witness the Hindu religious functions in close proximity.

Hampi, as it is popularly known today was the medieval capital of the empire Vijayanagara(the City of Victory). Hampi in the Karnataka state of India is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hampi is charismatic even in its ruined state. It attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Vast stretches of boulder-strewn hills make the backdrop of Hampi unique.

Dotted around the hills and valleys are 500 plus monuments. Among them are beautiful temples, basement of palaces, remains of aquatic structures, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions, royal platforms, treasury buildings.., the list is practically endless. Hampi is a backpackers paradise, the same way the pilgrims delight. In Hampi at every turn there is a surprise. Every monument hides more than what they reveal. As an open museum, Hampi has numerous popular (100 plus!) locations visitors throng.