Lotus Mahal
Lotus Mahal, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Lotus Mahal A palace for the queen that has, among other things, pipes with running water. A construction of the later Vijayanagara period, this structure shows Islamic influence in its arched gateways and vaulted ceilings; its construction entirely in stone is a clear deviation from conventional Vijayanagara palace […]
Lakshmi Narasimha
Lakshmi Narasimha, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Lakshmi Narasimha Also to the south of Hampi is this massive rock cut idol of Narasimha, the fierce aspect of Vishnu, 6.7 m high. Originally the idol bore a smaller image of Lakshmi on one knee; this had fallen off, probably due to vandalism. The Lakshmi statue is […]
Kalyana Mandapa – Virupaksha Temple
Kalyana Mandapa – Virupaksha Temple, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Kalyana Mandapa – Virupaksha TempleVirupaksha Temple : The magnificent Virupaksha Temple lies at the western end of the famous Hampi Bazaar. On its eastern entrance the temple has a 120 feet high towers. Virupaksha temple houses the shrines of Shiva, Pampa and Bhuvaneswari. Some portions […]
Rajanigandha
Rajanigandha, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. The tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) is a perennial plant of the agave family Agavaceae, extracts of which are used as a middle note in perfumery. The common name derives from the Latin tuberosa, meaning swollen or tuberous in reference to its root system. It consists of about 12 species. Polianthes […]
The Iconic Stone Chariot – Vittala Temple Complex – Hampi – Karnataka – India
The iconic Stone Chariot – Vittala Temple Complex – Hampi – Karnataka – India, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Enjoy photos on http://www.flickr.com/photos/mithunkundu/ Become my fan on http://www.facebook.com/#%21/profile.php?id=100000525746657 Follow me on http://www.twitter.com/mithunkundu1983/ Visit my Blogs on http://www.mithunkundu.wordpress.com/ Visit my Blogs on http://www.mithunkundu.blogspot.com/
Kadale Ganesh Temple – Hampi
Kadale Ganesh Temple – Hampi, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Kadale Ganesh Temple – Hampi
Tungabhadra river from Hampi
Tungabhadra river from Hampi, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Tungabhadra river .. full of scenic bolders .. From Virupakshya temple – Hampi
Tungabhadra River Bank
Tungabhadra River Bank, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Tungabhadra River Bank Tungabhadra river bank early morning. Enjoy photos on http://www.flickr.com/photos/mithunkundu/ Become my fan on http://www.facebook.com/#%21/profile.php?id=100000525746657 Follow me on http://www.twitter.com/mithunkundu1983/ Visit my Blogs on http://www.mithunkundu.wordpress.com/ Visit my Blogs on http://www.mithunkundu.blogspot.com/
Catching Clouds
Catching Clouds, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. The photo was taken at Shravanabelagola (Kannada: ಶ್ರವಣಬೆಳಗೊಳ).A city located in the Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 158 km from Bangalore. Visit my blogs @ mithunkundu.blogspot.com My WoRdPrEsS blogs @ mithunkundu.wordpress.com/ You can visit my Flickr posts @ http://www.blogger.com/ www.flickr.com/photos/mithunkundu/ You can me […]
Shravanabelagola – Way to The statue of Gomateshwara
Shravanabelagola – Way to The statue of Gomateshwara, originally uploaded by Mithun Kundu. Shravanabelagola – Way to The statue of Gomateshwara Shravanabelagola (Kannada: ಶ್ರವಣಬೆಳಗೊಳ) is a city located in the Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 158 km from Bangalore. The statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali, at Shravanabelagola is one of […]