Kodanda Rama Temple, Hampi, is located on the right bank of river Tungabhadra. It’s said that the temple has been here since the Ramayana times.
The rectangular Garbhagriha of the temple has tall deities of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Sita and Sugriva carved out from a single natural boulder on the hill side – supposed to have been carved by Sugriva himself!
Chakrathirtha, the sacred bathing ghat (spot) is in front of this temple. We can also see ancient pavilions next to this temple being used by pilgrims as a resting place for many centuries.
We were told that during the peak monsoon (rainy) season the river-water rises and at times reaches the temple courtyard.
One could reach this temple by foot through the walking path that connects east-end of Hampi Bazaar to the Vittalaraya Temple.
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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!
