KAMAL MAHAL (LOTUS MAHAL)

To the north of Mahanavami Dibba a fort  with Ink’ll wall is seen. The Lotus Mahala is situated line It is also called Chitrangini Mahala. This building is a mixture of Hindu and Muslim in architecture . It is a two storeyed building build of Mortal, it would be very cool…

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MAHANAVAMI DIBBA

11 is a platform 80 square feet in area and })\ i in height. It was built by Krishnadevaraya in memory of his conquest of Orissa. The carvings on  this  platform are just like those in the Hajara Kama Temple. They are also similarly tiered. I hose pictures are all embodiments….

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HAJARA RAMA TEMPLE

This temple is adjacent to the palace. The reason for this name is not clear, it could be that it is located so close to the palace and the royal family offered worship here. Krishnadevaraya built it in 1513 in memory of his expedition. It is replete with engravings of…

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SISTER’S ROCKS

Near Pataleshwara temple two huge boulders lean on to each other. This awe-inspiring sight is a natural.creation. They are  said to have been of two sisters who  turned  into stones on making a derogatory remark about Hampi.

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PATALESWARA TEMPLE

Since it is below the ground level it is known as Pataleshwara Temple (Patala means bottom). Its ceiling is at the ground level.There are steps at the eastern door to godown to the temple. On the basis of the architectural style it is judged to have been built during the…

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VEERABHADRA TEMPLE

This temple was built during the regin of Ramaraya of Araveedu Dynasty.  Formerly it v as called “Mudda Veeranna”. it got distroyed in the spoken language and came to be called “Uddana Veerabhadra”. It is 12 Ft. in height. There are weapons in its hands. By its side there is…

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