Manish Khamesra, Author at Manish Jaishree

Galaganatha temple, Pattadakal

In this dramatized travel-log visit Galaganatha Temple of Pattadakal with Gundan Maharaj, Baldeva Maharaj, Vikramaditya-II and his queens.

Jambulingeshwara Temple, Pattadakal

Kadasiddeshwara and Jambulingeshwara Temples, Pattadakal

In this dramatized travel-log let us visit Kadasiddeshwara and Jambulingeshwara Temples, Pattadakal

A photo-feature on Ancient Kampa Bhupa Path in Hampi

In this article, we would explore the offbeat Hampi, and walk over the Kampa Bhupa Path exploring monuments on this ancient route.

One of the musical pillar cut from here by British, Vittala Temple, Hampi

Vijayanagara Empire- Art and Architecture

This article is about the unique, salient features of the Vijayanagara Empire Art and Architecture style that developed under Rayas from 1336-1614

Hampi Trivia

These Hampi diary notes are snippets of some insignificant and yet significant discussions and observations, involving meals, people and monkeys.

The reclining statue of Lord Vishnu

River Side Sculptures along Tungabhadra at Chakratirtha, Hampi

This article is about the beautiful river side sculptures in Hampi that can be discovered with just a small detour from the Chakratirtha.

Wishing Nature! Hampi

Roaming around, in Hampi

This article is about our general roaming in Hampi and discovering several hidden carvings and the general observations about its locational advantage.

Chakratirtha, Hampi

Coracle Ride on the river Tungabhadra, Hampi

This article is about my experiences of Coracle Ride in the Tungabhadra River in Hampi – Clean-Serene waters, monuments around and history of coracles.

The iconic stone-chariot, Vittala Temple, Hampi

Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi – The Architectural Show-piece of Vijayanagar Empire

This article is about – the Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi – The iconic monument of Hampi – who constructed, architecture and its stone chariot

Shiva carved as Ardhanarishvara, at Gangaikondacholapuram, Tamilnadu

Shiva as Ardhanarishvara

This article is about the Ardhanarishvara form of lord Shiva, its symbolism, origin, and the representation in iconography.

Contributions of Dhurjati

This article is about Dhurjati, one of the Ashtadiggajas of the Vijayanagara empire, and his literary contributions and the books he wrote.

Pattadakal temple group on the banks of the river Malaprabha

Foundation of the twin-temples at Pattadakal

This article presents a dramatized narrative of the establishment of the Virupaksha (commissioned by Lokamahadevi) and Mallikarjuna Temples (commissioned by Trailokamahadevi).