Hampi -

Part 1: http://asha-ram.blogspot.com/2011/08/hampi-journey-to-golden-era-1.html
Part 2: http://asha-ram.blogspot.com/2011/08/hampi-hemakuta-hill-sasivekalu-ganesha.html
Part 3: http://asha-ram.blogspot.com/2011/08/hampi-hemakuta-hill-sasivekalu-ganesha.html

We continued to walk further down the road, from the Lord Krishna temple. We walked under the stone gateway, and then after a few yards, on the right side, was a board that indicated the direction to the Lakshmi Narasimha (Ugranarasimha) and Badavilinga temples. Agricultural lands surround these temples. It's a nice fusion of Green lands (indicating life) and Gray sculptures (indicating bygone period).

 The idol depicts the angered form of the Lord; but, the greenery tends to give a cooling effect. I was mesmerized by this idol. How beautiful would the complete idol have been? Well, that's beyond my imagination. Spend some time here to seep in the energy that the idol and the surroundings emit.

Adjacent to this temple is the Badavilinga temple. That's a beauty that dries all my words! Let the photos talk.

At the entrance, craftsmen sell artifacts made of stone. Ensure that you bargain; sometimes, they tend to quote a fancy price. We bought a stone chariot.

Regards,
Asha