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Hampi – Karnataka, India

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Malyavanta Raghunatha temple, Hampi is located 6 km south-east of Hampi Bazar.


The current structure was built in early 16th century CE by Vijayanagara king Sri Krishnadevaraya. The temple is elaborate in classical Vijayanagara style with highly decorated tall pillars, richly carved bas-reliefs and exquisite sculpturing.


The east facing temple consists of 2 Gopurams, porch, a large pillared pavilion, Kalyana mantap (marriage hall), a couple of pillared halls with large courtyards and large praakara around.


The temple complex has the cave in which Lord Rama and Lakshmana lived during rainy season. 


An amazing place!

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ABOUT HAMPI:

Hampi (Kishkinda), Karnataka is situated on the banks of river Tungabhadra 340 km north of Bengaluru. 


With more than 1,600 monuments covering ~40 sq kms, Hampi is a World Heritage Site and World’s Largest Open-air Museum. 


Hampi, referred to as Kishkinda in Ramayana, has ancient history traceable to thousands of years. 


Most of the current day ruins were built by Vijayanagara kings during 1336 – 1565 CE.


Hampi at one time was most prosperous and considered to be the largest city in the World. As per the chronicles of European and Persian travellers, Hampi had dedicated trading markets for diamonds, pearls, silks, brocades, and had opulent palaces, marvelous temples, royal quarters, embassies for foreign emissaries,  massive fortifications, large pools, baths, water management systems, aquaducts, pavilions, stables, riverside features, pillared halls, Mandapas, memorial structures, gateways and  defence check posts. 


Hampi - it’s a living museum!

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Hampi, Karnataka, India


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Hampi, Karnataka, India


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Hampi, Karnataka, India