Hazara Rama Temple – located inside the royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple was built in the early 15th century CE by king Devaraya I (reign 1406-1422).
The temple has an array of sculpted friezes from Ramayana and Bhagavatha. The astounding bas-reliefs decorate the walls of the temple and the outer compound walls.
The bas-reliefs portray the story of Ramayana, Bhagavatha, and processions of soldiers, elephants, horses, attendants, and dancing women – possibly taking part in the Dasara festival during those times!
The friezes and reliefs here are among the most extensive ones to be found anywhere in India.
An empty base with three holes inside Garbhagriha reminds us that once there stood the idols of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/5rnYE7EjTfWUcZ7v6
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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!
