The Hemakuta hill and the group of ancient temples are located on the southern side of Virupaksha temple, Hampi.
This hill is sprinkled with more than 30 temples, archways and pavilions built between 9th and 14th century CE and are among the oldest cluster of shrines in Hampi.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the architecture of the temples are unique with stepped stone roof. On the southern side of the hill is the ancient Moola Virupaksha Temple.
Sun-rise sun-sets are a view to behold from the top of the hill.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/YtD1PNLcRdrBEztM9
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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!
