HUBBALLI: The locals in Hampi are demanding the return of a statue that was taken to the Chennai Museum during British rule. The locals are also requesting the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI ...

Some of India's most famous heritage sites can be found in Karnataka, a state rich in culture and history. From breathtaking ...

Hampi seems to be in one or the other controversy surrounding the maintenance of historical ruins and ... A Shiva Linga and Shankaracharya statue has been left in the open without any protection.

Brief Glance at Artisans' Legacy in Hampi. Around 14th century AD, ... Here is where stone statues and metal sculptures are made by people who have taken the burden of their forefathers.

Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, ... The stone chariot is escorted by two elephant statues, one of the main attractions at Hampi. Photo: Phil Clarke Hill/In Pictures via Getty Images.

In Hampi's Vijaya Vithala Temple, 500-year-old stone pillars miraculously produce the sounds of bells and percussion. Whether that's intentional or by chance remains a mystery.

Hampi Utsav 2025 kicks off in Vijayanagara with cultural performances, ... a statue of Basavanna, a farmer with oxen, a miniature weather station, and Shiva idols in a water fountain.

The one-time capital of an ancient Hindu kingdom, Hampi was abandoned in the 16th century, and today the ruins have become a site of pilgrimage.

Hampi, the ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, is set to come alive once again with the much-anticipated Hampi Utsav 2025. Also known as Vijaya Utsav, this three-day festival will be held ...

That was in 1565. It’s over two hundred years since Hampi attracted archaeological attention, and barely decades since the tourist traffic swelled. The ravaged stones have found their place in a ...