Stone Chariot English

Hampi Part 2

Padmanabhaswamy Temple of Thiruvananthapuram is built in the same model as that of Achyutaraya Temple of Hampi.  These 2 are built in 2 different decades.  The architectural works of Achyutaraya Temple are mesmerizing.  Lively statues and carvings done on each stone are capable of capturing the complete attention of the viewer. The limbs and heads […]

Hampi English

Hampi Part 1

For me, Hampi is a dream place to visit.  Hampi is a village that spreads across around 26 km, located in the banks of River Tungabhadra in Bellari District of Karnataka.  It is a place of historic importance and its importance lies in the fact that it was a prime center of Vijayanagara Empire which […]