Sunset over Tungabhadra River with a person on rocks.

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.

Kingdom of Dwarfs: Moryar Gudda

Published on: 12/10/2026 | Contributors: Preanka Roy & Savio Shabu

Some myths and legends live right next door. Moryar Gudda or the Hill of Dwarfs is one of them. A short drive from Evolve Back Hampi and a strenuous trek later we were walking among the most mysterious megalithic structures of Karnataka. The ancient granite hills of north Karnataka have witnessed waves of many civilisations. But long before the modern kings had built their elaborate palaces and temples, a different kind of people had already left their mark on these lands.

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Hampi, Through Another Lens

Published on: 11/09/2026 | Contributors: Aman Chotani

For celebrated photographer Aman Chotani, a journey to Hampi with Evolve Back became an opportunity to pause, wander and look beyond the familiar. Amid the weathered stones, towering ruins, sacred spaces and the enduring rhythms of life around them, he found stories waiting to be framed. Rather than documenting Hampi as it is often seen, Aman turned his lens towards the details that caught his eye, the interplay of light and shadow, the textures of ancient stone, the people, the landscapes and the quiet moments in between. Each photograph is a personal response to a place where history and the present continue to exist side by side.

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