Hampi (Hampe) is a village and temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.in northern Karnataka, India. It was one of the richest and largest cities in the world during its prime. It is located within the ruins of the city ofVijayanagara, the former capital of theVijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, Hampi continues to be an important religious centre, housing theVirupaksha Temple and several other monuments belonging to the old city.
According to statistics of 2014, Hampi is the most searched historical place in Karnataka on Google.The empire boasted a massive army comprising close to two million men. In around 1500 AD Vijaynagar had about 500,000 inhabitants (supporting 0.1% of the global population during 1440-1540), making it the second largest city in the world after Beijing and almost thrice the size of Paris. Source: Wikipedia
According to statistics of 2014, Hampi is the most searched historical place in Karnataka on Google.The empire boasted a massive army comprising close to two million men. In around 1500 AD Vijaynagar had about 500,000 inhabitants (supporting 0.1% of the global population during 1440-1540), making it the second largest city in the world after Beijing and almost thrice the size of Paris. Source: Wikipedia
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| Sunset in Hampi, Karnataka |
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| Ruins, Hemkuta Hill, Hampi |
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| Ruins of Jain Temple at Hemkuta hill, Hampi |
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| The sacred tank located on the side of Krishna temple |
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| The mantapas of Vittala temple |
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| Carved pillars of the Saasivekaalu Ganesha Temple at Hemakuta Hill |
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| The stone chariot at Vittala complex |
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| Stepped Tank near the Underground Temple |
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| Jain Temples |
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| Lotus Mahal at the Zenana Enclosure |
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| Elephant Stable |
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| Farms as seen from Anjaneyadri Hill |
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| View of Virupaksha Temple from Hemkuta Hill |
Picture Source: Collected from Internet
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