Hampi

Karnataka

Families of Gray Langurs (Semnopithecus) perch on the tops of the ruins at Hampi. It looks like they have made the centuries-old ruins their residence. These langurs do not seem to be perturbed by the human presence in their homes.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

People walking on a road that leads to the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi. View of intricate stone carving on the walls of Virupaksha Temple. Aerial view of Virupaksha Temple as seen from hemkuta Hilla in Karnataka.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

A painted elephant blesses visitors at Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka. The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is noted for its architecture and has been listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Karnataka·temple · hills

Flying over palm trees and heading towards the Virupaksha temple complex and Hemakuta Hills in Hampi, Karnataka. Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi [1] 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in southern India.

Karnataka·temple · river

The Vittala Temple or Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. It is considered to be one of the largest and the most famous structure in Hampi.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

Grey langurs jumping from one wall to another inside the complex of Virupaksha Temple. Tourist walk around the temple complex. Virupaksha is one of the oldest temples of Hapi.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

Pond dries in the complex of Virupaksha temple during summers. People visit the main temple as take blessings from a holy pillar inside the temple complex.

Karnataka·temple

The Zenana Enclosure was a fortified and secluded area reserved for the royal ladies of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Zenana Enclosure is located in the area approaching the Royal Enclosure and near the Ranga Temple.

Karnataka·river

Unfazed and in fact, rater curious about the presence of a camera, a grey langur takes a thorough look at the camera and goes off to groom a family member. The other langurs are leaping from one structure to another in Hampi.

Karnataka

The Lotus Mahal or Lotus Palace is a unique structure located among the rich architectural ruins of Hampi. This majestic structure is a part of the Zenana Enclosure, a secluded area reserved for the royal ladies of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Karnataka·fort

Walking around the complex of the ruins of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The boulder strewn landscape with palm trees and a cluster of monuments and evidence of the Vijayanagara Empire's capital on the banks of the Tungabhadra.

Karnataka·river · architecture

Traditionally known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra. Once it was the seat of the mighty Vijayanagara empire.

Karnataka·river · temple

Aerial view of Vijaya Vitthala Temple of Hampi, located on banks of Tungabhadra River in Karnataka.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

The Krishna Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is a notable one with unique architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Balakrishna, the form of Lord Krishna when he was an infant.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

Tourists visit one of the oldest temple of Hampi, the Virupaksha Temple. The temple is famous for it's ancient inscriptions which date back to 9th and 10th centuries.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

Aerial view of Virupaksha Temple complex as seen from Hemkuta hills in Hampi. A tourist bus approaches to the temple complex. This temple is famous for its intricate rock carvings.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

The Krishna Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is a notable one with unique architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Balakrishna, the form of Lord Krishna when he was an infant.

Karnataka·temple · architecture

The Krishna Temple in Hampi, Karnataka is a notable one with unique architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Balakrishna, the form of Lord Krishna when he was an infant.

Karnataka·temple · river

Stunning stone-work at the Vittala or Vithala Temple in Hampi Karnataka. The Vittala Temple or Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship.