All About Hampi
"Discover the Enchanting World of Hampi: Unveil the Hidden Gems of this Ancient City" Hampi or Hampe ( Kannada: [hɐmpe] ), also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi , is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hampi (City) , Ballari district now Vijayanagara district , east-central Karnataka , India . [2] Hampi predates the Vijayanagara Empire ; it is mentioned in the Ramayana and the Puranas of Hinduism as Pampa Devi Tirtha Kshetra. Hampi continues as a religious centre, with the Virupaksha Temple , an active Adi Shankara -linked monastery and various monuments belonging to the old city. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336 to 1565 when it was abandoned.It was a fortified city. Chronicles left by Persian and European travellers, particularly the Portuguese, say that Hampi was a prosperou...