…in Hampi, India

a UNESCO site

approximately 14th-17th centuries; some ruins maybe from the 10th century.

Virupaksha Temple
Sunrise from Matanga Hill
part of a temple on top of the hill.
The Achyutaraya Temple from the hill.
part of the The Achyutaraya Temple complex.
Looking at Matanga Hill
Varaha Temple
Vishnu Temple
Narasimha Temple
King’s Balance (the two pillars with the cross bar on top).
Vtthala Temple – one of the entrances
Vitthala Temple – within the enclosure.
Remnants of a bridge
Carvings of incantations and forms of Vishnu, including Dashavatara sculptures — Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Balarama, Krishna.
Noblemen’s Quarters
Basement of Queen’s Palace
Hazara Ramachandra Temple
Queen’s Bath – no indication of the reasons behind its name… i.e. who used it and when…
Vijayanagara Temple Complex
Sunset from Matanga Hill