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ಹಂಪಿ ಪಂಪಷೆತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ Hampi
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I had studied about the Vijayanagar Empire in history in school. I had read about it everywhere. And all my life my mother told us stories about Hampi,the kingdom of Vijayanagar kings. She could go on and on about the famous stone chariot and how her sister had climbed up onto it. But nothing had prepared me for the grandeur that is Hampi the first time I saw it. This historical city on the banks of the Tungabhadra is a magnificent testimony to this famed kingdom. The Kishkinda of Ramayana is believed to be Hampi. The Vijayanaga empire was famed for its wealth. There are so many beautiful temples, so many architectural splendours,you would need at least a week to visit the entire city. It is huge. The best thing I loved were the stone reliefs. Each sclupture seemed to depict a story- much like photographs. SOmetimes, there was a continuous succession of sculptures depicting the start and end of an incident. There were reliefs showing the visits of foreigners to the kingdom, how they were welcomed with music, and women wrestlers,warriors etc. The women then seemed very modern. I wish I could have spent more time exploring every place. I still find it incredible that kingdoms of old traded with far away kingdoms in different countries. Everything and everyone worked for the king. Artists,dancers, sculptors, architects, cooks..all of them worked for the king. So as long as the king was powerful, the kingdom was healthy. When it was time to leave, I wished I didn't have to go back. The last thing I did was feed the temple elephant a small banana. I don't know if I can visit again though its only three hours away by bus from here. But I am glad I got a chance to visit.

December 29, 2008 | 9:46 PM Comments  5 comments

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ojeremen Stephen Ojeremen
December 29, 2008 | 1:39 PM

History speaks louder than voice. Thanks for sharing
sidsayed siddiqua
December 31, 2008 | 11:02 PM

you're welcome Ojeremen, and Natesh.
And you really should go there. Its mind blowing.I thought I could find nothing to equal the temples at Pattadakallu,because they're my faveorite, but Hampi is something else.I think everyone must make it a point to go there.
ojeremen Stephen Ojeremen
December 31, 2008 | 11:20 PM

Happy New Year Siddiqua,yes,you are right.I will think about it,in order to visit the site in the future.

Cheers,,,,
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