3 Interesting Facts About Hampi
Hampi is a quaint village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to all the stunning landscapes that give you a glimpse of the bygone era. Nestled on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, Hampi is dotted with the most amazing monuments, holy temples, fascinating buildings, and some enthralling remains of the Vijayanagar Empire. Here are some interesting facts about Hampi that will give you a sneak peek into this town of ruins:
Musical
pillars
The Vittala
Temple is one of the most striking structures in Hampi. This temple is known
for its amazing architecture. And the feature that sets it apart from the other
is that it has 56 melodic columns (musical pillars). When delicately tapped,
these pillars produce melodious sounds. Owing to this, these pillars are also
known as SAREGAMA pillars. So, be sure that you include this spot inyour Hampi tour package.
Huge History
According to the
records, settlements in Hampi go back to the 1st Century. Evidence shows that
the district of Hampi was under the governor of the Ashokan Kingdom in the
third century BC. Hampi was, thus, known as Kishkinda-kshetra or Bhaskara-kshetra.
It was also known as Pampa-kshetra which was obtained from Pampa, an old name
of the River Tungabhadra. The name Hampi is an adaptive form of the Kannada - Hampe
which was also derived from Pampa.
Another famous spot
here is the Hazara Ram temple. The temple is known to house some of the rarest historical
objects and fossils that date back to Lord Ram and Lord Krishna’s era. The
outer walls of the temple are engraved and adorned with these antique objects
and narrate the Ramayana.
Housing such a
wide range of ancient structures, Hampi is also known as the world’s largest
open-air museum making it a great destination for photographers, archaeology
buffs, and historians.
