Chintamani Shiva Temple Complex, Anegundi is located on the north bank of Thungabhadra – just across the river from Hampi.
The temple complex houses the cave where Rama and Sugriva met before Sugriva challenged Vali for the fight. Sri Rama paada (foot print) is said to be the place from where Rama shot the arrow that killed Vali.
Sri Krishna Devaraya’s Samadhi is on the river-shore. Anjanadri and Nava-Brindavana also are closeby.
Geologists say Anegundi is about 4 billion years old, where traces of Microlithic, Megalithic and Neolithic age of human life are available.
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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!
