If you call yourself a traveler, always travel alone. But sometimes, if you can't, don't forget to capture what you see; for it reflects your perspective of the place. Hampi, a small village in north karnataka is a stoner's paradise. Don't get me wrong, because this is a different kind of dope. The local guide will tell you that the name itself invites you to come and explore the city of ruins. Dug out by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1970s, Hampi has traces of the Mohnjo-daro and Harappa dynasty. An arcade of stones, its ruins tell you a story of its diverse dynasties which ruled Hampi (13th to 16th century). The Hindu rulers or the Mughals, the persians and the chinese traders, they all left a mark on this heritage capital of Vijayanagar. From the Sasivekalu Ganesha to the Laxshmi Narshimha, the Vitthal Temple or the Monolithic Bull (Nandi), the majestic monuments built describe the expertise and rich technique of the crafstmen so much so that all these sculptures speak a language which holds its viewer in awe.
All you need is a full 3-4 days in hand, a cycle/bike, a camera and charged batteries. No guide can explain what the city describes on its own.
I've been to Hampi once. But I was not even a year old then, so can't remember anything. :P
ReplyDeleteI've seen many photos of Hampi and I must say that it's on my must-visit places list. Hope I make some plan and go there in the near future. Superb photos, by the way. The sculptures in Hampi do have life in them and you should have posted more photos of them. Explore more and express more. :)