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Hampi. A mythical landscape scattered with huge granite boulders balanced precariously on each other and held together by mythology and history. Bisected by the Tungabhadra and ancient irrigation canals that create a sliver of blue and green across the rugged terrain, this is a land imbued with the presence of gods, goddesses, and heroes. Spread across this are the ruins of a magnificent city once described as the best-provided city in the world.

In this Blog on Hampi, we dive back into its history and mythology to bring you fascinating tales and anecdotes from South India’s largest, wealthiest, and most powerful kingdom. While excavating and sifting through the sands of time, we invite you to share with us your experiences of this surreal realm.

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Guardians of Sacred Transitions

Published on: 14/04/2025 | Contributors: Gowri Subramanya

If you’ve ever wandered through a southern Indian temple, you may have noticed the fascinating mythical creatures carved onto pillars, walls, and entryways. To most, these sculptures seem like elaborate decor—a testament to artistic skill. But in reality, they hold much more than aesthetic value.

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The Art of a Cosmopolitan Empire

Published on: 17/03/2025 | Contributors: Gowri Subramanya

Amid the sunlit ruins of Hampi, the walls whisper tales of a city alive with ambition, culture, and trade. Unlike the temples of other regions, where carvings often retell stories from the Purana and Itihasa, the walls of Hampi reflect the pulse of contemporary life—its people, trades, and celebrations.


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Urga Narasimha - the protector of Hampi

Published on: 14/02/2025 | Contributors: Preanka Roy & Vikram Nanjappa

History is written by the victors, they say. But every boulder and every ruin here speaks for those who were silenced in time. Hampi’s iconic Shree Lakshmi Narasimha temple testifies to that.Commissioned by the mighty Krishnadevaraya in 1528 CE the monolithic structure was believed to be the protector and pride of the Vijayanagara capital.

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