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A continuation Post to Vitthala Temple - Hampi Ruins, A Heritage Visit
19th June 2017
It was around 17.30 hrs when we finished our
of Vittala Temple. Against 12 places planned, we could see only the two
places. On the way, we planned to visit Narasimha Temple and Badavilinga, since
both are close to each other and nearer to our lodge also.
This is a huge monolithic sculpture near Krishna
temple. This is one of the outstanding sculptures on the monolithic stone of
Vijayanagara. The 6.7-meter sculpture was chiseled out of a massive boulder
by Krishna Bhatta in 1528 AD during Krishnadevarayar’s rule. Lakshmi Narasimha
was seated on the coil of 7-headed Adhiseshan with Lakshmi on his
left lap with makara thorana which is supported by two ornate pillars.
Narasimha is sitting in padmasana with yogapatti. Lakshmi’s right hand
is on the hip of Narasimha in embracing posture. When Bhamini sultans conquered Vijayanagara kings they looted valuables and destroyed many
temples. This temple is also one of them. Lakshmi and Narasimhar’s legs were
completely broken. The legs with yogapatti have been reconstructed in recent
years. Now Lakshmi Narasimhar is sitting in the open sky with a 7-foot-high wall.
LOCATION: CLICK
HERE
Lakshmi’s
right hand embracing Narasimha can be seen
BADAVI LINGA
This
temple is adjacent to Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar’s sannidhi. The
Shiva linga is about 3 meters high and the avudayar is about 2 meters in diameter. The lower part of the
Shiva linga is always in the water. It was told that the water was sourced
through a small canal from Tungabhadra. The superstructure is in dilapidated
condition.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
……. To be Continued Hemakuta Hills & Hill Temples - Hampi Ruins, A Heritage visit
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SHIVAYA NAMA---
Wonderful Veludharan😊
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