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Lotus Palace is one of the fine architectural designed palaces that are uniquely identified by its lotus look like structure. This glorious building is within the Zenana Enclosure, a segregated area that was used by the royal women of Vijayanagara Dynasty. The balcony and the passages covered with a dome that looks like an opened lotus bud. The central dome is also carved as a lotus bud. The curves of the palace are given an Islamic touch while the multi-layered roof design is moreover related to Indo style of buildings. The style and designs is an inquisitive blend of Islamic and Indian way of architecture.
The palace is a two-storied building, well-structured symmetrically. It is surrounded by a rectangular wall and four towers. These towers are also in pyramidal shape giving a lotus-like structure visual. Around 24 pillars are present to support the arched windows and balcony of the palace. The walls and pillars are carved beautifully with patterns like sea creatures and birds.
Vijayanagar ( City of Victory) was the capital city of the historic Vijayanagara Empire. Located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, it spread over a large area and included the modern era Group of Monuments at Hampi site in Vijayanagara district, Bellary district and others in and around these districts in Karnataka, India.
The Vijaynagar empire was established in 1336 by the brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty, and rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts by the southern powers to ward off Perso-Turkic Islamic invasions by the end of the 13th century. At its peak, it subjugated almost all of South India's ruling families and pushed the sultans of the Deccan. It lasted until 1646, although its power declined after a major military defeat in the Battle of Talikota in 1565 by the combined armies of the Deccan sultanates.
The chariot photographed above is actually a shrine dedicated to Garuda, built inside the Vittala Temple Complex. The massive sculpture of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s escort once was seated atop the chariot but it is empty at the present date. The Hampi Chariot has earned its name among the other three famous stone chariots in India- One in Konark, Odissa, and the other in Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu).
Built in 1528 in ancient Vijaynagar empire, the Lakshmi Narasimha statue, is the largest monolithic statue in Hampi, Karnataka, India
Perhaps the most iconic structure of the Hampi ruins, the stone chariot is a magically beautiful granite sculpture that dates to about the 16th century when the Vijaynagar kingdom was in its most glorious phase.Hampi is a city frozen in time with all its architectural details of the layout intact. The fact that the city after it was looted and pillaged by the invading Moslem armies did not witness any human habitation. That is what makes this place unique in India. Elsewhere we have towns and forts in abundance that were taken over and destroyed by the invaders but people continued to inhabit the places subsequently.
The ruins are now a heritage site recognised by UNESCO and the Archaeological Survey of India looks after the property.
The stone remains have weathered the 400-500 years of time with great ease as the atmosphere is dry and clean and the fact that most of it is granite which was used by the builders at that time.
Some portions of brickwork that was used can be seen but the rest is all gone including the people who used to reside in the city.
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How the trees desire to embrace the sea....taken on a serene beach on the Bay of Bengal in Havelock, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
The Stone Chariot of Hampi (included in World Heritage Sites) is a marvellous piece of architectural brilliance...the elephants in front of the chariot were later inclusion as replacement of horses....though the city of Hampi has a rich history of civilization since the time of Ashoka the Great in 3rd century BC, it flourished as the power centre of the Vijayanagar empire in Southern part of India during 15th to 16th century AD and it is said to be the second largest city (population wise) during that period only preceded by Beijing...the place has mythological connection to the Epic Ramayana being referred to as Kiskinda.....located in the Deccan Plateau, the city had the strategic positional importance for being the city surrounded by mountains on three sides and turbulent Tungabhadra river along the rest...please enjoy the beauty of Hampi, Karnataka, India
This structure with a faint resemblance to the Doric columns of Parthenon is the temple hall of Kadalekalu Ganesha Temple in Hampi, India.
It houses one of the largest monolithic Ganesha sculptures measuring about 15 feet. This is not in the frame though and I am afraid I do not have visuals as I never did go inside.
In the background stands the gopuram of the Virupaksha temple that is a still functioning structure in the great ruined city of Vijaynagar.
History is but a succession of conquests and losses.
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May be the most popular among all the Indian Island, Havelock is one among more than 300 island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The palm lined beaches with silver sand, the crystal clear water.Cannot afford to miss the Sunrise at the Vijaynagar Beach on a cloudless February morning.
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The 500th Anniversary celebrations started yesterday at Hampi to mark 500 yrs since the rule of the Vijaynagar king Krishna Devaraya. This is a rangoli made by Sanskar Bharati at the Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka, India.
A rangoli is a combination of designs made with powdered color usually to mark celebrations in India.
Highest position in Explore # 19 on 19th Jan'14
Hemakuta Hill is not one of the tallest hills in Hampi but this hilltop offers a splendid view of the Vijaynagar ruins. After hard day's outing one will love to relax here watching this nature's spectacle.
...at the Vijaynagar beach on the eastern coast of Havelock island.
the tiny human at the right lower corner where the lines meet gives some perspective to this image.
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Hampi 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.
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this was about 4:45 in the morning...since i had the beach to myself, the boat was my muse...
This is at the Vijaynagar beach on the eastern coast of Havelock island. 600 km towards the rising sun is the coast of Myanmar...in my perspective of understanding distances, about 8 times my commute to work...
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Since last few uploads, holds nature's glimpse. Something different as a Landscape. Taken at Vijaynagar, Gujarat, India.
From the beaches of the Andaman Islands...a horned Ghost crab
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when you are up early - 4:30 am, or thereabouts - and at the beach for sunrise pictures, but find yourself surrounded by crabs feeding...
From a beach of the Havelock island in the Andaman...a Ghost crab.
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As the name suggest this was the place where the elephants were housed during the Vijaynagar empire. Dated over 500 years old, one can see Islamic influences in the structure.
At Hampi, the stone chariot located in the Vittala Temple Complex is a shrine built in the form of temple chariot. An image of Garuda was originally enshrined within its sanctum. Garuda, according to the Hindu mythology, is the vehicle of lord Vishnu.
Bangalore Fort was constructed in 1537 as a mud fort by Kempe Gowda I, a vassal of the Vijaynagar Empire and the founder of Bangalore. Haider Ali in 1761 replaced the mud fort with a stone fort. The army of the British East India Company, led by Lord Cornwallis on 21 March 1791 captured the fort in the siege of Bangalore during the Third Mysore War (1790–1792). The old fort area also includes Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, and his armoury. The fort has provided the setting for the treasure hunt in the book Riddle of the Seventh Stone.
This is the ruins of "Mandapa" in the Veerabhadra Temple complex of Lepakshi . It was built in 16th century when Vijaynagar Dynasty was ruling the southern part of India .
Hampi - The Not so Itinerant Sadhu in the Holy Garb of Seeking Alms
Hampi is a derelict township, perhaps the most intact township in the world where no one lives. History and town planning opens up in front of your eyes as you move around the barren stone walls and structures that held the most famous South Indian empire in India - the Vijaynagar.
Sadhus seek alms as a part of their religious and spiritual practice. In that sense they do not beg but the harsh reality is that it is a wonderful avocation for some to collect money with not much work.
This Sadhu and another one about a few feet away had ensconced themselves in the pathways of Hampi near the river Tungabhadra feigning as if they were in meditation for most part of the day. The realism of the stone structure from the time of the Vijaynagar empire and the Sadhu's pose is quite some thing to notice.
I am averse to portraying poverty and begging for it marks a person for ever and that is something no photographer should ever do. This here, however, is a con artist and he deserves to be recorded for posterity. :)
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Hampi is a derelict township, perhaps the most intact township in the world where no one lives. History and town planning opens up in front of your eyes as you move around the barren stone walls and structures that held the most famous South Indian empire in India - the Vijaynagar.
Sadhus seek alms as a part of their religious and spiritual practice. In that sense they do not beg but the harsh reality is that it is a wonderful avocation for some to collect money with not much work.
This Sadhu and another one about a few feet away had ensconced themselves in the pathways of Hampi near the river Tungabhadra feigning as if they were in meditation for most part of the day. The realism of the stone structure from the time of the Vijaynagar empire and the Sadhu's pose is quite some thing to notice.
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Perhaps the most iconic structure of the Hampi ruins, the stone chariot is a magically beautiful granite sculpture that dates to about the 16th century when the Vijaynagar kingdom was in its most glorious phase.Hampi is a city frozen in time with all its architectural details of the layout intact. The fact that the city after it was looted and pillaged by the invading Moslem armies did not witness any human habitation. That is what makes this place unique in India. Elsewhere we have towns and forts in abundance that were taken over and destroyed by the invaders but people continued to inhabit the places subsequently.
The ruins are now a heritage site recognised by UNESCO and the Archaeological Survey of India looks after the property.
The stone remains have weathered the 400-500 years of time with great ease as the atmosphere is dry and clean and the fact that most of it is granite which was used by the builders at that time.
Some portions of brickwork that was used can be seen but the rest is all gone including the people who used to reside in the city.
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Taken on June 5, 2009 at 6.17PM IST (edit)
Posted to Flickr February 6, 2014 at 2.03PM IST (edit)
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Vithal Temple Hampi(Vijaynagara), Karnataka, India!
Vijaya Nagara was the capital city of the historic Vijayanagara Empire which extended over South India. The city's ruins, surrounding the modern-day village of Hampi, are in Ballari district, Karnataka.
Around 1500, Vijaynagara 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 twice the size of Paris. The ruins are now a World Heritage Site.
Clicked at Mathanga hills. Probably Mathanga Hill is the most talked about hill in Hampi. Let it be its central location, the oversold sunset/sunrise view or the myths associated with it, this hill commands a special attraction.
Kailasanathar Temple Kanchipuram is one of the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu. Built by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra in 7 th century, this temple site is dedicated to Lord Shiva. the only temple that does not contain any signature art of Cholas or by Vijaynagar rulers. This temple of Kanchipuram represents typical Dravidian style of architecture.
Kailasanathar Temple consists of large number of small shrines inside the temple dedicated to Shiva, Parvati and their sons. There are total of 58 shrines situated around the main shrine. Inner walls of temple are adorns with fresco-style of painting.
A unique example of Dravidian style of architecture this temple is constructed mostly by sandstone . Fragments of 8 th century's mural art are still visible reminder of temple's architecture. The walls and the vimaanam of this temple are filled with great art works in form of paintings and sculptures.
Perhaps the most beautiful temple in Kanchipuram, this temple is regarded more as an architectural wonder rather than as a holy place. The temple is thronged by the mass only during the festival of Maha Shivaratri . At that time there are long queues waiting for just get a glimpse of the deity.
Kanchipuram's Kailasanathar Temple can be described as the successor of the rock temples at Mahabalipuram. The bases of the pillars in Mahabalipuram temples have seated lions while the Kailasanathar temple has confident grimacing lions standing on their hind legs.
They stand is mute testimony to what was the finest empire in South India's history.
Hampi is a lesson on what India has been and what it is. How we progress from here is a hope.
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Taken on June 5, 2009 at 6.33PM IST (edit)
Posted to Flickr March 6, 2014 at 9.25AM IST (edit)
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Kailasanathar Temple Kanchipuram is one of the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu. Built by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra in 7 th century, this temple site is dedicated to Lord Shiva. the only temple that does not contain any signature art of Cholas or by Vijaynagar rulers. This temple of Kanchipuram represents typical Dravidian style of architecture.
Kailasanathar Temple consists of large number of small shrines inside the temple dedicated to Shiva, Parvati and their sons. There are total of 58 shrines situated around the main shrine. Inner walls of temple are adorns with fresco-style of painting.
A unique example of Dravidian style of architecture this temple is constructed mostly by sandstone . Fragments of 8 th century's mural art are still visible reminder of temple's architecture. The walls and the vimaanam of this temple are filled with great art works in form of paintings and sculptures.
Perhaps the most beautiful temple in Kanchipuram, this temple is regarded more as an architectural wonder rather than as a holy place. The temple is thronged by the mass only during the festival of Maha Shivaratri . At that time there are long queues waiting for just get a glimpse of the deity.
Kanchipuram's Kailasanathar Temple can be described as the successor of the rock temples at Mahabalipuram. The bases of the pillars in Mahabalipuram temples have seated lions while the Kailasanathar temple has confident grimacing lions standing on their hind legs.
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