This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to host of the hit podcast "Echoes of India" - Anirudh Kanisetti!



Today's destination: Hampi!

Nearest Airport: Hubli Airport (HBX)

Nearest Railway Station: Hospet Junction (HPT)



Prerequisites - NA

Packing - Pack according to the weather - summers can be HOT!

Time of the year - Nov to Jan is a good time to visit!

Length of the itinerary- 5 days


Itinerary Highlights:

- Anirudh speaks about the origins of history, rise of the Vijayanagara empire and the dramatic fall.
- Hampi is located in the state of Karanataka, close to the Andhra Pradesh border
- Vijayanagara empire rose to fame after the fall of the Kalyana Chalukyas, and the capital was established in the city of Pampa - who was married to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva and is also believed to be the land of Kishkinda or Ramayana.
- Anirudh talks about the layout of Hampi, which was described by many travellers as one of the biggest and wealthiest cities in the world.
- The city is divided into the sacred centre and the royal enclosure. The sacred centre mushroomed around the Virupaksha temple. The royal enclosure was a bit further away and consisted of the royal residences.
- Close to the sacred centre is the Hampi Bazaar, a crowded bazaar that was frequented by travellers and traders from different parts of the sub-continent and even abroad.
- We also discuss about the Vittala Temple complex built by one of the famous Vijayanagara rulers - Krishna Deva Raya, and the layers of history within the temple complex: From musical pillars to the story behind the chariot.
- Anirudh also calls out other important places in the ruins, from the hills of Hemakuta and Mathanga, to the Tungabhadra river and the hippie town and it's stories!
- The royal enclosure has several important structures like the elephant stables, Lotus Mahal, Navami Tibba, Hazara Rama temple, Queens bath, pushkarni and many other important structures.
- Finally, Anirudh talks about the fall of the great empire in the war of Talikota to a coalition of the Deccan Sultanate.



Links:

Link to Anirudh's podcast:
"Echoes of India" - https://ivmpodcasts.com/echoes-of-india-a-history-podcast
"Yuddha" - https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha
Follow Anirudh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AKanisetti
Follow Anirudh on IG: https://www.instagram.com/aniryuddha/

Picture credits:
Ayush Kumar@soul.traveller.kumar on IG
Thank you Ayush!
(https://www.instagram.com/soul.traveller.kumar/)

Attribution:
Battle music:
Sota War (https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/sounds/258207/) by YleArkisto (https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/) is licensed under CC by 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)


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<div>This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to host of the hit podcast "Echoes of India" - Anirudh Kanisetti! Today's destination: Hampi! Nearest Airport: Hubli Airport (HBX) Nearest Railway Station: Hospet Junction (HPT) Prerequisites - NA Packing - Pack according to the weather - summers can be HOT! Time of the year - Nov to Jan is a good time to visit! Length of the itinerary- 5 days Itinerary Highlights: - Anirudh speaks about the origins of history, rise of the Vijayanagara empire and the dramatic fall. - Hampi is located in the state of Karanataka, close to the Andhra Pradesh border - Vijayanagara empire rose to fame after the fall of the Kalyana Chalukyas, and the capital was established in the city of Pampa - who was married to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva and is also believed to be the land of Kishkinda or Ramayana. - Anirudh talks about the layout of Hampi, which was described by many travellers as one of the biggest and wealthiest cities in the world. - The city is divided into the sacred centre and the royal enclosure. The sacred centre mushroomed around the Virupaksha temple. The royal enclosure was a bit further away and consisted of the royal residences. - Close to the sacred centre is the Hampi Bazaar, a crowded bazaar that was frequented by travellers and traders from different parts of the sub-continent and even abroad. - We also discuss about the Vittala Temple complex built by one of the famous Vijayanagara rulers - Krishna Deva Raya, and the layers of history within the temple complex: From musical pillars to the story behind the chariot. - Anirudh also calls out other important places in the ruins, from the hills of Hemakuta and Mathanga, to the Tungabhadra river and the hippie town and it's stories! - The royal enclosure has several important structures like the elephant stables, Lotus Mahal, Navami Tibba, Hazara Rama temple, Queens bath, pushkarni and many other important structures. - Finally, Anirudh talks about the fall of the great empire in the war of Talikota to a coalition of the Deccan Sultanate. Links: Link to Anirudh's podcast: "Echoes of India" - <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/echoes-of-india-a-history-podcast">https://ivmpodcasts.com/echoes-of-india-a-history-podcast</a> "Yuddha" - <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha">https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha</a> Follow Anirudh on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AKanisetti">https://twitter.com/AKanisetti</a> Follow Anirudh on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aniryuddha/">https://www.instagram.com/aniryuddha/</a> Picture credits: Ayush Kumar <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soul.traveller.kumar/">@soul.traveller.kumar</a> on IG Thank you Ayush! (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/soul.traveller.kumar/">https://www.instagram.com/soul.traveller.kumar/</a>) Attribution: Battle music: Sota War (<a href="https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/sounds/258207/">https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/sounds/258207/</a>) by YleArkisto (<a href="https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/">https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/</a>) is licensed under CC by 3.0 (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>) Follow the Musafir stories on: Twitter : <a href="https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en">https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/">https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en</a> website: <a href="http://www.themusafirstories.com/">www.themusafirstories.com</a> email: themusafirstories@gmail.com Apple podcasts -  <a href="https://apple.co/2LPtTA3">https://apple.co/2LPtTA3</a> Google podcasts - <a href="http://bit.ly/2toY7lj">http://bit.ly/2toY7lj</a> website - <a href="http://bit.ly/2xFZqOV">http://bit.ly/2xFZqOV</a> Saavn - <a href="https://bit.ly/2J5rIqi">https://bit.ly/2J5rIqi</a> Spotify - <a href="https://spoti.fi/2HLPSVi">https://spoti.fi/2HLPSVi</a> Gaana - <a href="http://bit.ly/2NClUYY">http://bit.ly/2NClUYY</a> pocketcasts - <a href="https://bit.ly/2xu3Ewg">https://bit.ly/2xu3Ewg</a> castbox - <a href="https://bit.ly/2sqBDQi">https://bit.ly/2sqBDQi</a> Overcast - <a href="https://bit.ly/2LN9wnf">https://bit.ly/2LN9wnf</a> Stitcher Radio - <a href="https://bit.ly/2JiBbhw">https://bit.ly/2JiBbhw</a> audioBoom - <a href="https://bit.ly/2oZZowS">https://bit.ly/2oZZowS</a> TuneIn - <a href="https://bit.ly/2xyQH4a">https://bit.ly/2xyQH4a</a> RadioPublic - <a href="https://bit.ly/2snY9u0">https://bit.ly/2snY9u0</a> iHeartradio - <a href="https://ihr.fm/2xvOG8R">https://ihr.fm/2xvOG8R</a> Deezer - <a href="https://bit.ly/2L7GmOo">https://bit.ly/2L7GmOo</a> 
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