#Karnatakatrail: Another fascinating figure from my fav place in #Hampi - the 16th century CE Achyutaraya Temple. 3-headed octopus like figure, the headbands looks distinctly like those of #Inca figures.
Attended an eye-opening talk last week by historian Dr. Vasundhara Kavali-Filliozat with the most interesting input being that 'Vijaynagara' is an incorrect name for the empire. The real name was 'Karnataka Desha'. We have been using an incorrect name all along! #Karnatakatrail
If what Dr. Filliozat and other historians say is indeed correct, it seems we have been calling the empire by a wrong name right through. Also, the capital has been known at diff times as Vijaynagara, Virupakshapuram and also, Hampi. #Karnatakatrail
In my view, the place called Hampi is undoubtedly the finest heritage site in India. This is a magnificent carving of Mahisasura-Mardini from the site. Hidden along the #Tungabhadra, it is seen only by those willing to scramble among rocks. #Karnatakatrail.
#Karnatakatrail. Here's a link to what some historians say abt the 'Karnataka Desha' empire. thehindu.com/news/national/…
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