Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple

Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple

Sri Chandrasekhara Temple is located east of Royal enclosure in Hampi, on the way to octagonal bath.

Built in early 15th century CE, Chandrasekhara Temple is said to be one of the first Vijayanagara structures.

The temple has a reasonably large Praakaram and Rajagopuram.

A nice serene place!

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/kFB9NUcdxF5d4zEw6

#drive #nature #heritage

 

About Hampi: 

Hampi (Kishkinda), Karnataka is situated on the banks of river Tungabhadra 340 km north of Bengaluru.

With more than 1,600 monuments covering ~40 sq kms, Hampi is a World Heritage Site and World’s Largest Open-air Museum.

Hampi, referred to as Kishkinda in Ramayana, has ancient history traceable to thousands of years.

Most of the current day ruins were built by Vijayanagara kings during 1336 – 1565 CE.

Hampi at one time was most prosperous and considered to be the largest city in the World. As per the chronicles of European and Persian travellers, Hampi had dedicated trading markets for diamonds, pearls, silks, brocades, and had opulent palaces, marvelous temples, royal quarters, embassies for foreign emissaries, massive fortifications, large pools, baths, water management systems, aquaducts, pavilions, stables, riverside features, pillared halls, Mandapas, memorial structures, gateways and defence check posts.

Hampi – it’s a living museum!

 

Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi - Chandrasekhara Temple
Hampi – Chandrasekhara Temple

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