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- The river is also known for its religious and cultural significance, as it is considered sacred by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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Nov 29, 2023 · The river has several dams and reservoirs built on it, including the Tunga Anicut Dam, the Bhadra Dam, the Hemavathy Dam, and the Tungabhadra Dam. History: The Hindus consider this river sacred, and there is a mention of the river in Ramayana, where it is referred to as Pampa.
The Tungabhadra River (Kannada: [t̪uŋɡɐbʱɐd̪rɐ]) starts and flows through the state of Karnataka, India, during most of its course, then through Andhra Pradesh, and ultimately joins the Krishna River near Murvakonda in Andhra Pradesh.
Aug 5, 2024 · The Tungabhadra River, revered as sacred in Hinduism and mentioned in the Ramayana as Pampa, played a crucial role in the prosperity of the Vijayanagar Empire. The empire strategically established its capital, Hampi, along the river’s banks, leveraging its vital water source to fuel its growth and development.
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Mar 2, 2022 · For the 14th – 16th century Vijayanagara Empire with its capital in Hampi, the Tungabhadra was not just sacred, it was also a crucial barrier against invasions. Its wide, eddying channel was difficult to cross, and with the rocky outcrops as vantage points, the empire could prepare for any attacks.
- The History of Hampi
- Hampi Today – Places to Visit in Hampi
- Best Time to Visit Hampi
- How to Reach Hampi
Hampi was a fortified city and the capital of the Vijayanagara empire in the 14th century. Hampi in 1500 CE had the glory of being the world’s second largest city after Beijing. It was a flourishing city, drawing traders from Persia and Portugal. It has been recorded in the chronicles by the Persian, European travellers, particularly the Portuguese...
Hampi is an archeological wonder and famous for its beautiful monuments, though in ruins that are remnants of the glorious past. UNESCO describes Hampi as an “austere, grandiose site” boasting of “forts, riverside features, royal and sacred complexes, temples, shrines, pillared halls, mandapas, memorial structures, water structures, stables etc. La...
The best time to visit Hampi is from October to February during Winter, favourable for exploring the place except in the warm afternoons. The monsoon season from July to September is also an ideal time to visit Hampi with less rain, yet rendering a vibrant green look to its surroundings. Summer from March to June is generally very hot and is not th...
By Air Hubli Airport, which is about 170 km from the historic site of Hampi is the nearest airport and tourists can avail cabs in the airport to reach Hampi. By Train The Hospet junction is the nearest and well-connected railway station to Hampi, which is around 13 km. From here, one can avail a cab to reach Hampi. This is one of the preferred mode...
- Priya Radhakrishnan
Among the seven considered sacred (Ganga, Godavari, Yamuna, Sindhu, Saraswati, Kaveri, and Narmada) two flow in South India—the Kaveri and the Godavari—but here I write about the Kaveri and the Tungabhadra, for they are my beloved rivers and have influenced my own understanding of life in India.
Jul 11, 2024 · Once Lord Brahma was performing a yajna (a sacrificial ritual) on the banks of the river and the river was created out of the sacred fire of the yajna. Some say that it was created by Lord Shiva after he hit the ground with his trident.
