Hampi – The Ruined Empire

 Hampi – The Ruined Empire Hampi is a village located in northern Karnataka, on the banks of the river Tungabhadra. Also called as “The City of Ruins“, Hampi was once the capital of Vijayanagar empire, the largest Hindu empire in the history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi lies within the ruins of mighty Vijayanagar […]

Steady Hands

Steady Hands, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. This was my first panning shot during my short Bangalore trip.

Virupaksha Temple

Virupaksha Temple, a photo by Mithun Kundu on Flickr. Virupaksha Temple Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in southern India. Hampi sits on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the ruins of the ancient city of Vijayanagar, capital of the Vijayanagara empire. Virupaksha Temple is […]

Musical Pillers from side – Vijay Vittal Temple

Musical Pillers from side – Vijay Vittal Temple, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. One of the notable features of the Vittala Temple is the musical pillars. Each of the pillars that support the roof of the main temple is supported by a pillar representing a musical instrument, and is constructed as 7 minor pillars arranged […]

Merry go round @ night

Merry go round @ night, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. This shot was taken from our hotel room @ Murdeswar beach North Karnataka, India.We were extremely lucky to have experienced a beach side fair.And a merry go round @ night with dark background. The atmosphere was amazing. Apparture F/5Shutter Speed 1/15

Kalyana Mandapa coloser view- Vijay Vittal Temple

Kalyana Mandapa coloser view- Vijay Vittal Temple, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Kalyana Mandapa – Vijay Vittal Temple Royal Marriage & Ceremony used to happen here. Gorgeous architecture.

Wheels of Stone chariot at Vijay Vittala Temple

Wheels of Stone chariot at Vijay Vittala Temple, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. In the front of the temple is the famous stone chariot or ratha. This is itself a miniature temple, carved out of a single rock, to resemble the temple chariots or rathas in which temple idols are traditionally taken out in procession.