this was the third and final day of the Hampi Tour. After morning breakfast we set off to see the temples and ruins around Hampi. Our first stop was at the Krishna Temple.This temple was built by the king (Krishnadevaraya) in 1513 AD to
celebrate the conquest of the eastern kingdom of Udayagiri or Utkala (in
the present day Orissa state). The main idol installed in the temple
was the figure of Balakrishna (Lord Krishna as infant). This idol is now
displayed in the state museum at Chennai. A huge slab installed inside
the courtyard of the temple states the story of this temple and the
conquest of Ulkala.
Image on the gateway to the temple
This is one of the must see sites in Hampi.The carvings are especially spectacular with the Yalis (the mythical
lion) on the pillars and the entrances to the temple hall flanged with
impressive carvings of elephant balustrades. Many small shrines and
pillared halls adorn the campus. The temple kitchen is located at the
south east of the main shrine. The main tower at the east is an
impressive sight with numerous carvings on it (now the tower is under
restoration work). You can see the carvings of the 10 incarnations of
Lord Vishnu in this temple.
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| Krishna Bazaar & Pushkarani ( Lake). |
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| Entrance Tower to Temple |
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| Sculpture of Lady in rapturous pose |
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| Maha Mandapam ( Pillared Hall) - See the Yaalis on the pillars & elephants at the entrance steps |
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| Frontal view of the Maha Mantapam |
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| Pillared corridor around the temple |
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| More sculptures |
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| Sculptures on Vimanam of temple tower |
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| Stone Inscriptions |
These are superb shots!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous sculptures! The entire complex sounds wonder, which I want to witness some day.
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture.
Hampi is one fascinating place I want to go back to! Lovely post on Balakrishna Temple.
ReplyDeletesuperb place and so are the pics....specially the Stone Inscriptions !!!
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anu
I love the elaborate carvings. The detail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful temple and so serene too. Happy to see familiar script :)
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ReplyDeleteVery buxom ladies too but in those days nudity did not have the same lustful connotations as today when some of the human body is hidden. I tried to expalin that point in my novel - nude besides he lake
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. Makes me want to go there again.
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Beautiful shots of the temple.
ReplyDeleteThe more I see Hampi pictures the more I want to go there!
ReplyDeleteHampi is in my wish list far too long.. Very nice captures..
ReplyDeleteI never tire of seeing the beautiful temples of India!
ReplyDeleteI have visited this place, a few years back. This place shows our rich culture. But the govt. is not taking action to protect this/renovate this, I feel.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your pictures, I feel like going there again! Thank you!
Lovely images of Hampi .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics of the temple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Ram - love the fugurines - so delicate! Happy waster! I read that in Undia, Hindus celebrate a festival of colors this time of year - that sounds just like my thing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Just wonderful sculptures! Thanks for the stunning pictures. I would love so much to know your country.
ReplyDeleteWow, great sculptures! Indeed, Hampi is an amazing heritage site of the pristine temples and inscriptions in India.
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