Temple Architecture and Art of Vijayanagara: Hampi
Contents: 1. The story of Pampa Devi. 2. Kingdom of Kishkindha. 3. Pre-historic site- Onake Kindi. 4. I Asoka. 5. Vidyaranya Swamy. 6. The first historical light illuminated the Vijayanagara Empire. 7. The Vijayanagara Empire. 8. Chalukya roots of Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya. 9. Genealogy of Tuluva Dynasty. 10. Sri Krishna Deva Raya the great. 11. Pilgrimage of Sri Krishna Deva Raya. 12. Achyuta Deva Maha Raya. 13. Literature during the reign of Sri Krishna Deva Raya. 14. The splendor of festivals and festivities. 15. The desperate betrayal of Bahamanies. 16. Hindu Raya Suratrana. 17. The religious policy of Vijayanagara Rulers. 18. Religious persecution by the Protuguese. 19. Vijayanagara architecture. 20. The grandeur of Vijayanagara temples. 21. The destruction of Vijayanagara. 22. Hampi: The lost city of Gold. 23. Hemakuta Hill. 24. The earliest inscription. 25. Ancient Virupaksha shrine. 26. The most magnificent temple meant for Rayas. 27. Mahanavami great platform. 28. The wonder of the world.. Vijaya Vitthala Temple. 29. Srinivasa Nayaka became Purandara Dasa. 30. King’s Balance…a historic monument. 31. Krishna Temple. 32. A masterpiece of Vijayanagara Art Narasimha statue. 33. Anantasayana Shrine. 34. Achyutarayapuram. 35. Tiruvengalanatha Shrine. 36. Sri Mahavishnu Temple. 37. The largest temple in Hampi. 38. Malyavanta Raghunatha Swamy Shrine. 39. Ganagitti Jain Temple. 40. Diamond and Gold Ornament shops in Hampi Streets. 41. Stunning sculpture. 42. Marvellous murals the art of the Andhra Desam. 43. Lepakshi Sculpture through the eyes of PM Modi. 44. Fierce form of Veerabhadra Swamy. 45. Ruined Palace – Anegundi… Bibliography. Photos of Seminars. About the author.