Tag: Vijayanagar Empire
A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar
FOUNDATION In The Year 1336 A.D, The epoch of transition from Ancient history to the modern era during the reign of Edward III. of England, This Event was the foundation of the city and kingdom of Vijayanagar. When Vijayanagar came into...
Awe-Inspiring Ruins Of Hampi
Ancient Vijayanagar, now known as the village of Hampi was the capital of the greatest and one of the most famed the Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar. Located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka in South India, the village...
Low water level exposes thousands of Shiva Lingas in the Shalmala river
With a thousand Shiva lingas engraved its stones and a diverse flora and fauna surrounding its banks, Shalmala river is a treasure Sahasralinga is a pilgrimage place in the Sirsi Taluk in the Karnataka state of India. It is in the river...
Gandikota: The Hidden Grand Canyon of India
Gandikota is a small village located in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The region of Gandikota was established in 1123 under the Western Chalukyan king of Kalyana named Ahavamalla Someswara I. The Gandikota fort was constructed by the Kappa king during...
20 Beautiful and Amazing Photos of Hampi
Ancient Vijayanagar, now known as the village of Hampi was the capital of the greatest and one of the most famed Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar. Located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka in South India, the village of...
New Styling Collections
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The hanging pillar and other wonders of Lepakshi
Lepakshi is a small town in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Town was built during the Vijayanagara period (1336–1646) and it is historically and archaeologically significant, with three shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra. The most interesting thing about Lepakshi is its...
14th Century Bronze Idols Discovered
Recently two bronze icons dating back to the Vijayanagar period have been found. The icons of Lord Vitthala and Lord Janardhana were found at the Janardhana temple in Belanje village near Hebri in Karkala taluk. The icon of Lord Vitthala is 28 cm...
Ancient Virupaksha Temple at Hampi
The Virupaksha Temple is one of the most stunning landmarks in India and the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi. Temple is noted for its architecture and has been listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dating back 1,300 years, the magnificent structure...