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The beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Tiruvengalanatha, a form of Lord Vishnu, hence
the temple was original name was Tiruvengalanatha Temple but it gradually came to
notice after the king in whose period it built. So it became well known as AchyutaRaya
Temple rather Tiruvengalanatha Temple. It is clearly visible from the Matanga hills. The
complex has two enclosures, each having an entrance gopura. The temple consists has
garbhagriha, an antarala, sukanasi, a rangamantapa and an ornate mahamantapa, and the
beautiful carved pillars. It is an ancient temple but it still reflects the grandiosity and
magnificent architecture of that reign.
One of the most magnificent sculptures is Yeduru Basavanna also known as Eduru
Basavanna is a bull statue. As per legend, it is regarded as the guard and protector of
Hampi during the ancient time. The monolithic bull is represents Nandi, the mount of Lord
Shiva, who is also considered as gatekeeper of Lord Shiva. It was stood here from more
than 500 years till now. It is a prominent sculpture of Vijayanagara Empire. This statue is
placed in a sheltered and elevated backdrop of huge boulders. It has a simple carved out
of a single colossal rock and has been chiselled in a simple manner.
The Elephant Stable is located just outside of the Zenana Enclosure, built to
provide shelter to royal elephants. It is one of the finest examples of Indo Islamic
style architecture. It is an eminent building, which has eleven huge domed chambers,
with high ceiling. The exclusiveness with stable is that it has a distinct central dome. It
is largest and most decorated among the 11 domes of the building. The domes were
designed in variety of shapes such as octagonal, circular, ribbed, fluted, drum
shaped. The architecture is amazing. There are also some architectures built in Indo
Islamic style.
Beyond these monuments there are you can do rock climbing, trekking along with the
destinations such as Hemakuta Hill trek, the Matanga Hill trek, the Anjaneya Hill trek
and the Malyavanta Hill trek. Each of the trekking destination ample the natural beauty
of the town. The Coracle ride is the most the joyful on the waters of the Tungbhadra
River. A coracle is a circular boat which carries 6 to 8 people. It will be great ride
with swirling waters of the river.
There are so many monuments such as Granaries, Chandramouliswara Temple, Palace
of Vira Harihara, Pushkaranis, Hampi, Stone Chariot, Ugra Narasimha, Sasivekalu
Ganesha Temple, Prasanna Virupaksha Temple, Shri Virupaksha Temple, Shri Vijaya
VitthalaTemple, and Kingss Balance.
This place is mostly famous for its boulder carved style architecture that you cant find
anywhere else. If you interested in rock climbing, trekking, shopping, historical
monuments, than Humpi is the best place for you. It would be your best adventurous and
historic tour to Humpi.