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.
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Where the People Were
Published on: 07/05/2025Â |Â Contributors: Gowri Subramanya
When you walk through Hampi, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by what has been lost. Crumbling gopurams. Half-toppled mantapas. Ancient stone corridors open to the sky. But if you pause long enough, you may begin to notice something else. What stands out is not just what once was, but what remains.
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Guardians of Sacred Transitions
Published on: 14/04/2025Â |Â Contributors: Gowri Subramanya
If you’ve ever wandered through a southern Indian temple, you may have noticed the fascinating mythical creatures carved onto pillars, walls, and entryways. To most, these sculptures seem like elaborate decor—a testament to artistic skill. But in reality, they hold much more than aesthetic value.
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The Art of a Cosmopolitan Empire
Published on: 17/03/2025Â |Â Contributors: Gowri Subramanya