Hampi

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Wide view of the Pattabhirama Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, showing ancient stone structures and ruins.

Ancient stone chariot sculpture inside the Vittala Temple complex in Hampi, Karnataka, with carved pillars and a bright blue sky in the background.

View of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, showing the tall, ornately carved gopuram rising above the temple complex, with stone structure.

Wide view of the Vijaya Vittala Temple complex in Hampi Karnataka, showing ornate stone halls, carved pillars

Front view of the historic Queens Bath in Hampi, showing a rectangular stone building with a central arched entrance, a straight sandy pathway, and neatly trimmed green lawns on both sides.

Lotus Mahal in Hampi, Karnataka, showing a two-storey historic building with arched openings and a simple garden around it.

Stone entrance arch of Talarighatta Gate in Hampi, Karnataka, standing amid rocky surroundings with remnants of ancient walls under an open sky.

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	New article added.	Urnesha Bhattacherjee	Feb 27, 2026