Hampi - Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple

Hampi – Hastagiri Ranganatha

Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple is located behind Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple on the River-side trail, in Hampi, Karnataka.

The rocky hill acts as the rear wall of the Temple. A few steps leads us to the temple from the river-side trail. There is a small Mantapa in front of the Garbha griha.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/rZiFP5x3bbCu9MSy9

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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!

Hampi - Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple
Hampi – Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple
Hampi - Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple
Hampi – Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple
Hampi - Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple
Hampi – Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple
Hampi - Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple
Hampi – Hastagiri Ranganatha Temple

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