Recent Changes

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html Accessed on November 11, 2010. Accessed on November 11, 2010.
8. Vijayanagara Research Project. Mythical Landscape. Available at: http://www.vijayanagara.org/HTML/Myt_Land.html Accessed on December 4, 2010.
4, 2010.
10. 10. Hampi India. 4, 2010.
11. 11. Hampi World
Image References (Order of Appearance)
1. Map of India. Available at: http://jambudveep.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/battle-of-raichur/

{Hindu_Pics_1.jpg}
The Virupaksha Temple
also the oldest.Thisoldest. This temple is deity Shiva. The temple contains the shrines of Shiva, Pampa and Bhuvaneswari (Karnataka.com). It was India” (Hampi.in). The temple has a 120 feet tall tower on it's eastern entrance. According to
{p217866-Hampi-Virupaksha_Temple.jpg} Virupaksha Temple
{pillars_virupaksha.jpg} Pillars inside Virupaksha Temple
This short video shows Virupaksha temple form different angles and also shows the intricate details of the stone work on the pillars
Vitthala Temple Complex
107,639 square feet!feet with 56 musical pillars! According to and truly intricate. Theintricate, the stone wheels of the chariot revolve. The chariot serves
{Hindu_Pics_2.jpg}
Religions at Vijayanagara and in India Today
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html Accessed on November 11, 2010. Accessed on November 11, 2010.
8. Vijayanagara Research Project. Mythical Landscape. Available at: http://www.vijayanagara.org/HTML/Myt_Land.html Accessed on December 4, 2010.
4, 2010. 10.
10. Hampi India. 4, 2010.
11. Hampi World Heritage Site. Hampi. Available at: http://www.karnataka.com/tourism/hampi/ Accessed December 5, 2010
Image References (Order of Appearance)
1. Map of India. Available at: http://jambudveep.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/battle-of-raichur/

{p217866-Hampi-Virupaksha_Temple.jpg} Virupaksha Temple
{pillars_virupaksha.jpg} Pillars inside Virupaksha Temple
form different angelsangles and also
Vitthala Temple Complex
One of the largest temple complexes at Vijayanagara is the Vitthala temple complex. The approximate size of the temple is just over 107,639 square feet! According to architectural evidence, it is believed that the temple was not built until after 1500. The temple complex is enclosed by a high-walled enclosure, with gateways to the east, south, and north (Mack, 66). The lay-out of the temple is typical for the time period. The Tungabhadra River flows in a northeasterly direction approximately 100 meters west of the temple (Mack 66). The main temple consists of the sanctuary and the antechamber, which are surrounded by a circumambulatory passageway, and enclosed by open pavilions (Mack, 66). According to Verghese, The Vitthala temple was, undoubtedly, the chief center of religious activity in the city, overshadowing in importance even the temple to Virupaksha, the principal deity of Hampi (Verghese, 425). The famous Stone Chariot is located at Vitthala. As you can see it is remarkably detailed and truly intricate. The stone chariot serves as an example of the very chariots that royalty rode on during religious processions.

{Hindu_Pics_1.jpg}
The Virupaksha Temple
aesthetically modeled sculptures.Also,sculptures. Also, flora, fauna
{p217866-Hampi-Virupaksha_Temple.jpg} Virupaksha Temple
{pillars_virupaksha.jpg} Pillars inside Virupaksha Temple
Hinduism was definitely the dominating religion in Vijayanagara and across India both in the past and presently. Along with Hinduism, the kings of Vijayanagara also permitted the practice of other religions. These religions included Jainism and Islam. Jainism religion, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, was established in India during the 7th and 5th centuries BC. Jainism's core belief is 'ashimsa,' or non-injury to all living things (Encyclopedia Britannica). At the site today, there are remains of six Jaina temples, and two mosques. Currently, Jainism has some four million adherents, mostly in India but with substantial groups of Jains in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other parts of the English-speaking world (Lopez, 18). The earliest dated temple at the site is a Jaina temple. Today, India is comprised of several religions, the most prevalent include, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). Out of the aforementioned religions, Hinduism is the most common. Hinduism is now and probably has been at all times the most prevalent religious persuasion of the subcontinent. According to the most recent census figures, 83 percent of India's population is classified as Hindu, a total of perhaps 700 million Hindus (Lopez, 5)
The Battle of Talikota and the Fallen Empire
been renamed Hampi.Hampi in honor of Pampa. Although the bringing researchers, scholars andscholars, travelers and pilgrims to the
Current Research
The Vijayanagara Research Project website found here, provides a great deal of information about the ancient city. The Vijayanagara Research Project began it's work in 1980. With the use of photography, mapping, measuring, and statistical and written descriptions they have been able to uncover a wealth of information. Since the projects establishment, the efforts and work done has been astounding. They have mapped more than 25 square kilometers of the the ruins and more than 30,000 archaeological features were located and described. Some 1,000 structures, ranging from large-scale, comparatively well preserved temple complexes to dilapidated and collapsed structures, were measured and drawn up. (Vijayanagara Reseach Project).
Conclusion
and Fagan, fromin my point of viewopinion, accurately sums
Links to Other Students Related Wiki's
This is a list to other student's wiki pages related to my area of focus from the topics of India and also other civilizations religions.

{p217866-Hampi-Virupaksha_Temple.jpg} Virupaksha Temple
{pillars_virupaksha.jpg} Pillars inside Virupaksha Temple
This short video shows Virupaksha temple form different angels and also shows the intricate details of the stone work on the pillars
Vitthala Temple Complex
One of the largest temple complexes at Vijayanagara is the Vitthala temple complex. The approximate size of the temple is just over 107,639 square feet! According to architectural evidence, it is believed that the temple was not built until after 1500. The temple complex is enclosed by a high-walled enclosure, with gateways to the east, south, and north (Mack, 66). The lay-out of the temple is typical for the time period. The Tungabhadra River flows in a northeasterly direction approximately 100 meters west of the temple (Mack 66). The main temple consists of the sanctuary and the antechamber, which are surrounded by a circumambulatory passageway, and enclosed by open pavilions (Mack, 66). According to Verghese, The Vitthala temple was, undoubtedly, the chief center of religious activity in the city, overshadowing in importance even the temple to Virupaksha, the principal deity of Hampi (Verghese, 425). The famous Stone Chariot is located at Vitthala. As you can see it is remarkably detailed and truly intricate. The stone chariot serves as an example of the very chariots that royalty rode on during religious processions.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html Accessed on November 11, 2010. Accessed on November 11, 2010.
8. Vijayanagara Research Project. Mythical Landscape. Available at: http://www.vijayanagara.org/HTML/Myt_Land.html Accessed on December 4, 2010.
4, 2010.
10. 10. Hampi India.
Image References (Order of Appearance)
1. Map of India. Available at: http://jambudveep.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/battle-of-raichur/

1. Clothey, F.W. Developments in the Late Medieval Period. Religion in India: A Historical Introduction. New York, NY. Routledge. 2006.
2. Lopez, D.S. Introduction. Religions of India in Practice. Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton University Press. 1995.
3. Scarre, Cristopher and Brian M. Fagan. Ancient Civilizations. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2008. Print.
JSTOR Database Articles:
3.4. Mack, A. pp. 59-81
4.
5. Verghese, A.
Online Sources:
5.6. New World
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ancient_City_of_Vijayanagara. Accessed on November 11, 2010. Accessed on November 11, 2010.
6.7. Central Intelligence
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html Accessed on November 11, 2010. Accessed on November 11, 2010.
7.8. Vijayanagara Research 4, 2010.
8.
9. Archaeological Survey 4, 2010.
9.
10. Hampi India.
Image References (Order of Appearance)
1. Map of India. Available at: http://jambudveep.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/battle-of-raichur/

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html Accessed on November 11, 2010. Accessed on November 11, 2010.
7. Vijayanagara Research Project. Mythical Landscape. Available at: http://www.vijayanagara.org/HTML/Myt_Land.html Accessed on December 4, 2010.
4, 2010. 9.
9. Hampi India.
Image References (Order of Appearance)
1. Map of India. Available at: http://jambudveep.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/battle-of-raichur/