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Gopika VC
This is a heritage temple found in Hampi, the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka state. The Virupaksha temple is among the monuments and memorials in the area.
"Kamal Mahal" is what people in the area call Lotus Mahal. The name "Lotus Mahal" comes from the shape of the building, which looks like a lotus flower.
This bathing chamber is utilized by the queen and other royal wives. The chamber was decorated with artefacts and had a neighboring pool.
The Vijaya Vittala Temple is known for its best architecture, design, and art, just like all the other buildings and structures in the city of Hampi.
Hanuman's temple at Hampi. The way the lord is worshipped in the temple differs from other ways.
This is Hampi's youthful side. Someone who said Hampi is more than temples, ruins, and customs meant Hippie Island.
The Matanga Hills are easy to find. They are on the eastern side of the Hampi Bazaar. The hill is well-known in the city of Hampi as a place with a great view.
This Hampi temple worships Shiva. Lord Shiva is worshipped as a "linga" in the temple, as the name suggests.
During the Vijayanagar Empire, elephant stables of Indo-Islamic architecture were built. The stables are now a major tourist attraction.
This sanctuary is the first place in all of Asia where sloth bears can live safely. The park is 82.72 square kilometres in size.
Hampi's Gagan Mahal is a historic palace. A fort surrounded the palace. Since the fort is in ruins, you can't enjoy its royal charm.
This Hindu temple was built below the ground level in the 1400s. So, people started calling it the "underground temple."
This complex of hilltop temples attracts many travellers. The temples in this complex were not erected at the same time.