Snippets of Information
Location - Geographical areas / Infrastructure
in Hampi, Karnataka
* 10 Jul 2022
Malyavanta Raghunatha temple dedicated to Lord Rama at Hampi is located
near the bazar. Built in early 16th century CE by Vijayanagara king Sri
Krishnadevaraya in classical Vijayanagara style it abounds in decorative
pillars, bas-reliefs and sculptures. The east facing temple consists of
two gopurams, porch, a large pillared pavilion, Kalyana mantap
(marriage hall), a couple of pillared halls with large courtyards and
large praakara around. The cave in which Lord Rama and Lakshmana took
shelter on the way to rescue Sita Devi. Sri Rama Charita Manas is being
recited dawn to dusk everyday here.
A passage between huge boulders leads us to the top. There is a temple
dedicated to Lord Hanuman and further up is a Shiva Linga and his
vehicle Nandi.
Source: touringwithpk.com ; nativeplanet.com
* 2 July 2022
Anjanadri Hill (Anjeyanadri Hill) at Hampi, in the Anegondi area, Karnataka is
considered the birth place of the monkey god Lord Hanuman. Being
the son of Anajna, he is also called Anjaneya and hence the name
Anjaneyadri.
It is located at a distance of about 5km from Hampi surrounded by rich
paddy fields. The white washed temple on the hill can be reached by
climbing around 550 to 575 stone steps. The temple has a rock carved
idol of Lord Hanuman. There are also shrines for Lord Rama and his
consort Sita Devi and Anjana Devi in the same vicinity.
Source: touristlink.com
Water colour painting by Sumathi on A4 Chitrapat paper
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