Hampi Ramayana Yatra
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LORD RAM
The region around Hampi is also closely associated with the Hindu Epic Ramayana. Lord Rama and Lakshmana, who were traveling southward in their search for Sita, reaches Hampi. Here they encounter Hanuman, the general of the monkey king who brings them to Sugreeva who eventually takes them to a cave and shown them a set of jewels. Rama recognizes them as that of his wife Sita. Sugreeva explains them that Sita dropped them at this site when the demon king Ravana of Lanka abducted her on his flying chariot. Later Rama kills Vali, the impetuous brother of Sugreeva, and installs Sugreeva as the undisputed king of the monkey kingdom. Rama and Lakshmana takes refuge during the monsoon at a nearby hill called Malyavanta. Hanuman returns with the news that Sita was indeed in the custody of Ravana. Hanuman then offers Rama the help of his monkey army to make a bridge across and proceed for the epic battle against Ravana. The epic goes on till saving Sita from Lanka and further.
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Kishkinda
Kishkinda is the mythical vanara kingdom of the monkey kings, Vali and Sugriva. The place is treated sacred since it borne the footprint of Rama, one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
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Anjanadri Hill
Located across the river Tungabhadra in Kishkinda, Anegundi this is considered the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.
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Shabari Ashram
Shabari’s Ashram is near Pampa Sarovar and is the place where Shabari beloved devotee of Lord Ram lived and perform her tapas. This is spot where Shabari offered berries to Lord Ramacandra and Laxmana. When Lord Rama informed about the kidnapping of Sita, Shabari advised Lord Rama to have alliance with Sugriva who was banished by his brother as the king of Kishkinda, and get back his kingdom, that way his monkey army would help Lord search Sita.
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Pampa Sarovara
A lake in Kishkinda, where Lord Rama and Lakshmana met Shabari. Pampa sarovara is where Lord Rama sought the goddess's protection
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Hazara Rama Temple
This temple for Lord Rama is popularly called Hazara Rama Temple because of the large number of Ramayana stories impressively carved on its walls. Incidents in the story like Dasaratha performing a sacrifice to beget sons, the birth of Rama, his exile into the forest, the abduction of Sita and the ultimate fight between Rama and Ravana are all carved in a vivid manner. In these panels, the story of Rama and through it the triumph of good over evil is brought out.
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Chakratirtha
Legend has it that on some special occasions and auspicious days the swirl in the river forms images of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana.
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Rishimukha Hill
Hill were Sugriva took shelter and lived for several years when banished by his elder brother Vali from his kingdom Kishkhinda & is the place where Hanuman met Lord Rama & Lakshmana.
Rishimukha Hill Google Location
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SUGRIVA CAVE
Located near the river, it is believed to be the cave where Sugreeva hid Sita’s jewels. A heap of ash hill at a village nearby is believed to be that of pyre of Vali.
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yantrodharaka hanuman temple
It was said that every day, Sri Vyasaraja used to draw a picture of the Lord Hanuman on the rocks before he offered his prayers. Interestingly, the picture used to disappear, right after his rituals were completed. This occurred for 12 consecutive days, until the Guru pleaded to the Lord to appear in front of him. So finally on the 12th day Lord Hanuman appeared and blessed him. It is believed that the Lord himself asked Sri Vyasaraja to first constrain him within a hexagonal or a 6 angled amulet and then install him in that place.
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Matanga Hill
Named after the sage Matanga who protected Sugriva who was banished by his brother Vali and who guided Shabari.
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kodandarama temple
Located on the banks of Tungabhadra River, It features large idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana, marking the spot where Lord Rama crowned Sugreeva as the King of Kishkhinda.
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SHRI MALYAVANTA RAGHUNATHA TEMPLE
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama and Lakshmana took shelter for four months during the monsoon before marching towards Lanka to rescue Sita. There is a water source which is said to be created by Lakshmana with his arrow. It is one of the few active temples in Hampi, with the continuous chanting Of Rama Charita Manas occurring from dawn till dusk.
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Pattabhirama Temple
It is dedicated to Lord Rama, Pattabhirama translates to Rama the Coronated One.
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Jambunatha Temple
It is believed to be the spot where Jambavanta, the bear king from the Ramayana, performed penance.
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