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Vijaya Vittala Temple and the music pillars in the foreground and the rugged hillocks in the background. The surrounding rugged geography provided Vijaya Nagara Empire and Hampi, its capital natural protection from the invaders.Related content
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I love this series... this place is truly amazing. I'm going to have to read up about it; I hadn't heard of it before.
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I am not surprised that you haven't heard it. There are tons and tons of such unknown places (at least for people from west) in India. The most advertised and promoted attractions of India for west like Taj Mahal and Jaipur etc are peanuts or almost insignificant in terms of age and marvel and historical and cultural significance some of the un-advertised monuments. I don't blame too, India has such huge things to offer. It is difficult to decide which one to promote first which one later.
I am glad I could interest you beyond the usuals you see about India.
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Definitely... I'm looking forward to reading a lot about these places. Even though I'm fairly well educated (MA degree), my exposure to Indian culture is just as you describe, limited to popularized places like the Taj Mahal. I just recently started reading about Vedic Math and that has also gotten me greatly interested.
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it looks like place used in movie with Jackie Chan "Myth".....
I really like your pictures, I always scrutinize them with great interest
I think that you as a photographer is doing very important work .... show the whole world - the cultural heritage of India.
I fully support you (as far as possible - morally) in your advocacy and I wish you continue your successfully work with a photo ^_^
sorry for "Translator" english
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You are 100% right about the Movie. In fact, the movie was shot at this place. But the place is magnificent with eyes, more than with cameras. The emotions are intense. Awe is incredible. As a city, Hampi was one of the most well built with proper infrastructure.
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yep...probably a less developed city would not be so great ^_^
(i hope i write it right)>_<
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thank you. your appreciation means a lot to me.
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Fortunately for India, particularly for Southern India, where Hampi is located, Earthquake has not been a problem. But time and man. Hampi and Vijaya Nagara empire was over thrown by Muslim Rulers from Deccan. It is recorded in history that Hampi was plundered and pillaged for more than 6 months and all the riches of the capital of Vijaya Nagara was looted.
Hampi, is on UNESCO's World Heritage List, so no restoration work can be done without this body. What you see as the brick column is in fact a column of stone blocks to support the massive weight of the stone roof of the structure.
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Please come to India. You have a home in me. I am glad you liked it.
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thank you. your appreciation is very important to me.
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no,thanks to YOU,your pictures are like a travel for me
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