Hampi - The Vijayanagara Empire - Part Two


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Royal Elephants Stables

The Hazar Rama Temple - Exclusively for the King and Queen - Whole Ramayana is depicted on the outer walls

The King's Balance - Used to weigh Gold equal to king which would be distributed to the people. On the left side base, the images of Krishna Devaraya and his two queens are carved

Vittala Temple - Left Side: Mandapa used for wedding; Right side: Stone Chariot and the madapa used for dancing

Vittala Temple - The mandapa used for bajans

Vittala Temple - The Stone Chariot

The music pillars in Vittala Temple - Each set of pillars produce different instrument sounds

Mahanavami Dibba - The platform where cultural events were held during Navaratri/ Dasara festivals

Pushpakarani / Stepped Tank - Inside Royal Enclosure

The stone canal which is used for bringing Tungabadra river water to the pushpakrani and palace

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