We would talk about the monuments on the Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, their architecture, why they were constructed here, and the general ambiance around.
Monuments
Krishna Temple, Hampi
This is about the Krishna Temple in Hampi, who built it, and why , what is special about its gopurams, temple-complex and also the granary inside it.
The Zenana Quarters, Hampi
We would now explore the monuments in the Zenana Quarters of Hampi – the Lotus Mahal, the watch towers, Jal Mahal, Queen’s residence and the treasury.
The Elephant Stable and the Guards room, Hampi
Taking an offbeat path we reached the Elephant Stable and the Guards room in Hampi; Let us explore these monuments together.
लेपाक्षी (आंध्र प्रदेश) के मुराल / चित्र
चित्रसूत्र कहता है -“विशेषज्ञ रेखाओं को (delineation and articulation of form) को देखता है, पारखी प्रकाश और छाया के रूपं को देखता है, स्त्रियां गहने, सामन्य-जन रंगों की विविधता और शोभा से प्रभावित होते हैं, अतः चित्रकार में ऐसी दक्षता चाहिए कि सभी उसके चित्र से आनंदित हो सकें।”
Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi
Let us visit the Hazara Rama Temple of Hampi and talk about its location, architectural style, the carvings on the outside wall and its interiors.
The Audience Hall and the Tanks and Baths of the Royal Quarters, Hampi
This article is about the Audience Hall, Step-tanks, baths – royal and public, that are present in the royal quarters of Hampi.
Mahanavami Dibba, Hampi
Mahanavami Dibba, Hampi – the carvings on its walls gives us the insights about the life of Vijayanagara Rayas and their times.
Queen’s Bath, in Hampi
In this article we would divide the Hampi in three zones and visit the Queen’s bath that lies in the royal center of the Hampi.
Octagonal bath, Saraswati Temple and Chandrashekara Temple in Hampi
This article is about our visit to the Octagonal Bath, Saraswati Temple, and Chandrashekara Temple in Hampi- the first set of monuments from Kamalapura.
Art-historical importance of Mahabalipuram
This article deals with the art-historical importance of rock-cut cave temples, Ratha temples and Shore temple of Mahabalipuram in Indian Art.
A Historical Account of “Roopmati and Baz Bahadur of Mandu”
There are love stories and then there are love stories.Historical love stories transcend the time and bring the old drizzle in all its glory of love to us. Ah! Sharp […]