Travel Diaries

Past fades into fable; fact becomes clouded with doubt and controversy; the inscription decays from the tablet; the statue falls from the pedestal.   Eventually, the ruins remain and recite the glorious fables of history.   COVID-19 crisis severely impacted the travel industry. Nonetheless, the fondness for heritage sites and the desire to visit them remained as strong as ever. Fortunately, I got the opportunity to travel and capture some beautiful memories from the "City of Ruins", Hampi. Hampi Now, let’s develop a brief understanding before beginning our  tour... Hampi, also called Pampa-kshetra, acquired its name from Pampa- the original name of river Tungabhadra and also the name of Parvati or Brahma's daughter who worshipped and married Shiva (Virupaksha).   It is believed that gods showered gold over their wedding place, naming the hills- Hemakuta (literally meaning 'Heap of Gold') hills. It was hitherto also considered as Kishkinda, birth place of Lor