Hampi is well-known for its stone temples, which have also made it a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ruins and stone temples that you witness here offer a peek to its affluent culture and history.

Located presently in Karnataka, Hampi was one of the glittering showpieces of India’s might in the 14th century and well worth a visit even now. The nearest airport is Hubli (143 kms away from ...

Under ‘Hampi by Night’ show, 18 prominent monuments of Hampi, including Virupalsha Temple, Vijaya Vittala temple complex and Sasivekalu Ganesha statues will be lit up between 7 pm and 9 pm.

Start off at the first of the two Ganesha monoliths, "kadilekalu" or "ground nut" Ganesha, just a km away from the city center. At 15 feet, the monolith is among the tallest in Hampi.

Inside this hall was another colossal monolithic sculpture of a rotund Kadalekalu Ganesha. The belly of this statue was chiselled to resemble a Bengal gram—hence the name, kadalekalu.

Forms of Ganesha With Ganesh Chaturthi up next month, Kynkyny Art has brought together paintings with the elephant-headed God as the muse. Among them are the works of G Subramanian. These are ...

After visiting Hampi a few years ago, I can safely say that there is no place like it and everyone should visit this one-of-a-kind town at least once. A long weekend is the perfect amount of time ...

Traditionally known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra in Karnataka.The ruins of Hampi were discovered by Colonel Colin Mackenzie in 1800.

Located presently in Karnataka, Hampi was one of the glittering showpieces of India’s might in the 14th century and well worth a visit even now. The nearest airport is Hubli (143 kms away from Hampi) ...

Located presently in Karnataka, Hampi was one of the glittering showpieces of India’s might in the 14th century and well worth a visit even now. The nearest airport is Hubli (143 kms away from Hampi) ...