Next day, we were ready at 6.30 a.m and Marappa took us to Hampi.
Soon, we reached Malapanagudi, where A beautiful stone structure welcomed us. The second day took an inspiring start.
Marappa drove his Autorickshaw straight to the Parking place at the end of the Bazaar street in front of Lord Viroopaksha Temple. From there, a drift in the pathway took us to the riverside.
Walking along the stone made old pathway, we reached the Chakrateertha. The Chakrateertha is a place, where river Tungabhadra rushes between two rock hills to form a whirlpool. On the banks of the river, is situated a temple dedicated to Lord Hanumantha- Yantroddharaka.
Our next destination was Achyutharaya Temple. The pathway which I was talking about, continues near Kodandarama Temple at the right side of Chakrateertha and leads to this Temple.
Completely Deserted, this magnificient temple is very vast indeed. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Achyutharaya [Lord Vishnu]. Me and Pavamana entered into the temple complex and shot extensively.
The Bazaar street- stone built corridors at both sides of the wide,wide road approaching the Temple.
While leaving the place, Pavamana pointed out at this small and unknown temple and I shot.
On the way to Purandaradasara mandapa, a quick look-back yields this picture. The shrine seen in the shot is of Lord Viroopaksha Temple. An indication of where we started.
Two shots of the same structure, with different perspectives:- one for the structure and another for the Silhoutte effect.
Soon, we reached Malapanagudi, where A beautiful stone structure welcomed us. The second day took an inspiring start.
The stone Mandapam at Malapanagudi.
Marappa drove his Autorickshaw straight to the Parking place at the end of the Bazaar street in front of Lord Viroopaksha Temple. From there, a drift in the pathway took us to the riverside.
Walking along the stone made old pathway, we reached the Chakrateertha. The Chakrateertha is a place, where river Tungabhadra rushes between two rock hills to form a whirlpool. On the banks of the river, is situated a temple dedicated to Lord Hanumantha- Yantroddharaka.
On the way to Chakrateertha-
Chakrateertha riverfront. The hill seen far away in the background is Anjanadri hill.
A Panoramic view of Chakrateertha, shot from the top of the Yantroddharaka Temple.
Lord Yantroddharaka Mukhyaprana, at the temple.
A tree which had Yellowish leaves and contrasting with the Sky, caught my eyes and I quickly responded with my camera.
Anjanadri Hill.
Our next destination was Achyutharaya Temple. The pathway which I was talking about, continues near Kodandarama Temple at the right side of Chakrateertha and leads to this Temple.
Completely Deserted, this magnificient temple is very vast indeed. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Achyutharaya [Lord Vishnu]. Me and Pavamana entered into the temple complex and shot extensively.
Malyavantha Raghunatha Temple, shot from Achyutharaya Temple.
The Main entrance of the Achyutharaya Temple.
A stone Mandapam, might be a Gate - at the right side of the Temple.
The North Gate of the Temple, along with corridor. In the background is Malyavantha Hill and Lord Raghunatha Temple.
The main Gate of the Temple - Inner court.
The two Gates- inner and outer ones, framed.
The main entrance- outer court.
The administrative complex of the temple.
Entrance of the Navagraha temple near the pathway.
The Navagraha temple.
We have come a long way, leaving the Malyavantha hill behind and a lot of monumental ruins welcome us - through the walk.
The way leading to purandaradasara Mandapa.
Pavamana shooting one of the stone mandapams- near the Tulabhara of Vijayavitthala complex.
Framing the pathway, which led us to Vijayavitthala complex.
The Tulabhara Mandapa- The stone structure, which was used to weigh the offerings and the persons who had made vows as a ritual.
The Tulabhara Mandapam, as an aid for framing.
Now, we have come to the end of the route- Purandaradasara Mandapa. Saint Sri Purandaradasa, after repeated appeals from the king to accept some gift, told him to construct a building near the river, which can be used for performing Dhyana and japa. The building was called upon his name.
Sri Purandara dasara Mandapa.
The sculpture of sri Purandara dasaru.
Once upon a time, this structure was in a very dilapitated state and the Archeology Dept has restored it.
The old Stone Bridge between Hampi and opposite riverbanks.
There is a temple on the other side of the river.
After visiting the Purandaradasara mandapa, we started back to the Viroopaksha Temple. On the way, we happened to see an interesting sculpture of humen feet surrounded by a Snake. Pavamana observed that, there were more of them, here and there. A legend was told, which we felt rubbish and forgot conveniently.
Our next destination was the Lord viroopaksha temple. More about it, in the coming post.
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