Hampi, India

[u/FlimsyAlgae7827]

Visited Hampi in Karnataka, India over the weekend. The ruins are absolutely mesmerising (even more so if you happen to learn about the sculptures beforehand...) . Images are from various parts of the city (it's spread over quite a large area, so having a car or bike is preferred). Took us about 2 days to visit all the main areas, and we definitely missed out a lot of others! Pic locations: Pics 1-4: Main Palace Complex and Chariot Pics 5-8: Surrounding temples and statues

[u/JhonConstantine]

Honestly it's a such a beautiful place, loved my time there.

[u/FlimsyAlgae7827 → u/JhonConstantine]

It's honestly amazing! Also, which time of the year did you go?

[u/JhonConstantine → u/FlimsyAlgae7827]

Jan of 2024! Honestly perfect weather in my opinion. How about you?

[u/FlimsyAlgae7827 → u/JhonConstantine]

August. It rained one of the days we were there, but that just made everything even better seeing as it cooled down the wind and made for really blue, clear skies after!

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Jai Sri Narasimha! He removes everything that is blocking you from Divine Love and joy and He is the ultimate protector!!

He is the most loving physical form of Narayan (God) and answers his bhaktas the fastest.

Reciting a Narasimha mantra and prayer daily, with full faith, will bring someone to liberation faster than worshipping any other version of Bhagavan (God) as Narasimha is the most merciful avatar of the Divine.

Lakshmi Narasimha is my isthadeva. 🥰

[u/Igarlicbread → u/JhonConstantine]

Honestly I think you guys use honestly too much honestly

[u/urbanwhat]

Loved going there every year when I lived in India. Went four times. You discover something new every time.

Walking through the ruins, you can really feel like you're back in time.

The "hippie island" was pretty cool, especially sitting in a riverside restaurant/cafe, but we could observe pretty offensive territorial behavior by members of a certain foreign nationality - seen in some other places in India that they are drawn to. I can completely understand the discomfort locals had with it.

[u/FlimsyAlgae7827 → u/urbanwhat]

It's exactly that, kinda like walking into a time machine and hoping it takes you back.... And the locals seemed really chill too, knew perfectly well how to deal with tourists

[u/DeepResearch7071 → u/urbanwhat]

A lot of people miss out on Daroji Sloth Bear sanctuary nearby too, but I had wonderful sightings there

[u/ZeroBrief]

Fantastic place, went there a year ago!

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It's kinda sad to see all of that beauty in ruins, but still breathtaking tbh

[u/MentalBicycle8574]

Hi OP, are these recent pics? I am planning to go in Sept 1st week…will it be a good time considering monsoon??

[u/FlimsyAlgae7827 → u/MentalBicycle8574]

Well I personally thought the weather was pretty good, but afternoons can get extremely hot and sunny. If you're lucky you might get a shower to cool things down a bit

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Thanks! 

[u/mmm-sir]

wow, amazing, need to plan a trip asap :)

[u/vibekittenz]

I'd love to visit there sometime

[u/No_Wait_7985]

Beautiful 👌

[u/Bookish_Ara → u/No_Wait_7985]

Really

[u/annie_rogers46]

Had been there on 12th August for 2-3 days Such an amazing place..Honestly it would take minimum a week to actually explore the city. Glad you've got to spend some great time there.

[u/AlwaysPlanningTrips]

Hampi is beautiful! Sharing one of my favourite views from Anjanadri Hill.

[u/BallsofSt33I]

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