This Spotlight of Hampi is the “Prachya Gopuram” (Eastern Entrance) of Vairupaksha Temple, Hampi.
This “Nava Tala” (Nine Storeyed) Gopuram is the epitome of Temple Building activity of Vijayanagara Rulers.
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This “Nava Tala” (Nine Storeyed) Gopuram is the epitome of Temple Building activity of Vijayanagara Rulers.
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The uniqueness of their style was - the Base of the structure was made of Granite while the upper portion is of Brick & Stucco.
This was commissioned by “Prolugnati Tippa”, the officer of “Prouda Devaraya” in mid of 15th century.
This was commissioned by “Prolugnati Tippa”, the officer of “Prouda Devaraya” in mid of 15th century.
This Massive entrance is the symbol of how even the officers of Indian Rulers could build such structures.
The magnificent Keshava Temple of Somanathapura was built by “Dandanayaka”, the general of Hoysalas.
The magnificent Keshava Temple of Somanathapura was built by “Dandanayaka”, the general of Hoysalas.
The magical Ramappa Temple was built by the “Rudra Reddy”, the General of Kakatiyas.
The Bhadradri Rama Temple was built by “Gopanna”, a Tehsildar of Qutub Shahis
The Bhadradri Rama Temple was built by “Gopanna”, a Tehsildar of Qutub Shahis
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