One of the notable features of the Vittala Temple is the musical pillars. When hit with sandalwood sticks, they produced rhythmic sounds close to the Saregama.
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Awe-Inspiring Ruins Of Hampi
Ancient Vijayanagar, now known as the village of Hampi was the capital of the greatest and one of the most famed the Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar. Located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka in South India, the village of Hampi has some extremely captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large boulders that rear up all over… Continue reading Awe-Inspiring Ruins Of Hampi
12 Most Beautiful Stepwells In India
It is estimated that over 3,000 stepwells were built in the two northern states. Although many have fallen into disrepair, were silted in at some point in antiquity, or were filled in with trash in the modern era, hundreds of wells still exist. In New Delhi alone, there are more than 30.
20 Beautiful and Amazing Photos of Hampi
Ancient Vijayanagar, now known as the village of Hampi was the capital of the greatest and one of the most famed Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar. Located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka in South India, the village of Hampi has some extremely captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large boulders that rear up all over the… Continue reading 20 Beautiful and Amazing Photos of Hampi
10 Most Amazing Hindu Temples in the World
A Hindu temple is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism. It can be a separate structure or a part of a building. A feature of most temples is the presence of murtis of the Hindu deity to whom the temple is dedicated. However, some temples are dedicated to several deities, and some have… Continue reading 10 Most Amazing Hindu Temples in the World
Drawings of Indus Valley discovered near Hampi
The Indus Valley Civilisation has puzzled archaeologists and researchers ever since it was first discovered in the early twentieth century. Who were these ancient people who lived along the Indus River between 3,300 and 1,300 B.C.? Could they have been wiped out by a flood or there may have been an epidemic or some terrible disease… Continue reading Drawings of Indus Valley discovered near Hampi
Ancient Virupaksha Temple at Hampi
The Virupaksha Temple is one of the most stunning landmarks in India and the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi. Temple is noted for its architecture and has been listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dating back 1,300 years, the magnificent structure consists of a layered tower of elaborate, hand-carved friezes populated by a bevy of Hindu… Continue reading Ancient Virupaksha Temple at Hampi
