Vittala temple entrance

There were quite a few carvings, such as this one, of people praying on the ground around the Vittala temple area.

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May 15th 2008
We took a long day train up from Goa to Hampi, where were only going to be able to spend a few days. After a few minutes walking around, I realized this was too short and I plan on returning someday (hopefully when I know how to climb better). Hampi was one of the most remarkable places I’ve ever seen. The scenery reminded me of the Needles District at Canyonlands National Park in southern Utah, ... read more

Asia » India » Karnataka » Hampi

The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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