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Group of Monuments at Hampi*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hampi
Hampi
State Party Flag of India India
Type Cultural
Criteria (i)(iii)(iv)
Reference 241
Region† Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription 1986  (10th, 15th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.

Hampi (Kannada: ಹಂಪೆ, Hampe in Kannada) is a village in northern Karnataka state, India. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex As of 2008 there are a total of 878 World Heritage Sites located in 145 "State Parties" India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex This is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia, Australia and the Pacific ( Australia) A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The name is derived from Pampa, which is the old name of the Tungabhadra River on whose banks the city is built. The Tungabhadra River is a sacred river in Southern India that flows through the states of Karnataka and part of Andhra Pradesh to merge with the larger Hampi is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara empire. Vijayanagara (ವಿಜಯನಗರ is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. The Vijayanagara Empire ( Kannada: ವಿಜಯನಗರ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ Telugu: విజయనగర సామ్రాజ్యము was a South Possibly predating the city of Vijayanagara, this village continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple. Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in Southern India. The village of Hampi contains several other monuments belonging to the old city. It extends into some of the old ceremonial streets of Vijayanagara. As the village is at the original centre of Vijayanagara, it is sometimes confused with this ruined city. The Vijayanagara ruins are listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16 A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex [1]

The name "Hampi" is an anglicized version of the Kannada Hampe (derived from Pampa). Over the years, it has also been referred to as Vijayanagara and Virupakshapura (from Virupaksha, the patron deity of the Vijayanagara rulers).

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History

A Hindu temple naga decoration at Hampi.
A Hindu temple naga decoration at Hampi.

Hampi is identified with the mythological Kishkindha, the Vanara (monkey) kingdom which finds mention in the Ramayana. Kishkindha ( IAST:Kiṣkindhā Devanagari: किष्किन्‍धा (also known as Kishkindhya was the kingdom of the Vanara King Sugriva Vanara (वानर literally "human with the tail of a Monkey " The Rāmāyaṇa ( Devanāgarī: sa रामायण is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the Hindu sage ( Maharishi) Valmiki The first historical settlements in Hampi date back to 1 CE.

Hampi formed one of the cores of the capital of the Vijayanagara empire from 1336 to 1565. It was destroyed by Moslem sultans. Hampi was chosen because of its strategic location, bounded by the torrential Tungabhadra river on one side and surrounded by defensible hills on the other three sides. The Tungabhadra River is a sacred river in Southern India that flows through the states of Karnataka and part of Andhra Pradesh to merge with the larger

The site is of great importance in terms of architecture and historical significance. The demography is abundant with large stones which have been utilized to make larger than life statues of god. One can see a structure of historic importance every quarter of a mile.

Sadly the city is in ruins as it was not able to defend itself against Islamic aggressions who treat Idol worship as blasphemy, Many statues have been destroyed or damaged, the successive governments have not been able to keep the place free from treasure seekers who claim further damage. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation.

Recently the Archaeological Survey of India is conducting continuous excavations in the area to discover more artifacts and temples. The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency in the Department of Culture that is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of

Geography

Hampi overview
Hampi overview

Hampi is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. It is 353 km from Bangalore, 254 km from Bijapur and 74 km away from Bellary. Bangalore ( officially Bengaluru ( Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bijapur (ವಿಜಾಪುರ Vijapur is a district headquarters of the Bijapur District in the state of Karnataka. Bellary ( Kannada: ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ Telugu: బళ్ళారి ˈbəɭɭari is a city in Bellary District in Karnataka state Hosapete, 13 km away, is the nearest taluka headquarters. ---- Hosapete, formerly Hospet ( Kannada: ಹೊಸಪೇಟೆ is a city in Bellary District in northern Karnataka, India. A tehsil ( Urdu: تحصیل) (or tahsil, tahasil, taluka, taluk, taluq, mandal) is an Administrative division The chief language spoken is Kannada. The principal industries of the village are agriculture, the support of the Virupaksha temple and some other local holy places in the vicinity, and tourism. Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated Animals The study of agriculture Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel The annual Vijayanagar Festival is organized by the Government of Karnataka in November. The Government of Karnataka is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head Due to the presence of several mineral deposits in this region (iron-ore, manganese), mining of these minerals has been going on for many years now. Manganese (ˈmæŋgəniːz is a Chemical element, designated by the symbol Mn. But a recent boom for the supply of iron-ore in the international market has led to excessive mining in this district. The World Heritage Site at Hampi as well as the Tungabhadra Dam are now under threat.

The City has been given limited connectivity to preserve the character with no scarcity in electricity, good GSM network coverages and amenities, it is becoming a popular tourist destination as on Oct 2007

Important sites at and near Hampi

Virupakska Temple location map larger map
Virupakska Temple location map larger map
Vitthala temple with musical pillars, Hoysala style multigonal base Hampi
Vitthala temple with musical pillars, Hoysala style multigonal base Hampi

Temples

Hampi has various notable Hindu temples, some of which are still active places of worship. Anegondi ಆನೆಗೊಂದಿ which literally means elephant pit in Kannada is a small village in Koppal district of Karnataka state The Tungabhadra River is a sacred river in Southern India that flows through the states of Karnataka and part of Andhra Pradesh to merge with the larger Vijayanagara (ವಿಜಯನಗರ is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in Southern India. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Most notable ones are:


Pictures

Temple Tank

Vijay Vittal Temple

Hazara Rama Temple

Bala Krishna Temple

Stone chariot

Pillars at Hazara Rama temple

Statue of Yoga Narasimha

Granite pillars at Rangamantapa

Rama breaking Siva bow

Palace Watchtower at Hampi

Lotus Mahal

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Group of Monuments at Hampi. Vijayanagara (ವಿಜಯನಗರ is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. The Vijayanagara Architecture (ವಿಜಯನಗರ ವಾಸ್ತುಶಿಲ್ಪ of the period ( 1336 - 1565CE was a notable building idiom evolved by the Sri Krishnadevaraya ( Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣದೇವರಾಯ Telugu:శ్రీకృష్ణదేవరాయ (1509-1529 CE was the most famous For Madhvacharya the proponent of Dvaita philosophy see Madhvacharya. Kanakagiri is Historical place of India, situated in Karnataka State 20 km North West to Gangavati town World Heritage. Retrieved on 2006-12-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor.

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