ஹம்பி 28-ஒரே கல்லில் செதுக்கப்பட்ட நந்தி |விஜயபுரா(பிஜாப்பூர்) | கர்நாடகா
Massive monolithic sculpture of a bull, set in a 2-story pavilion framed by huge boulders.
Locally known as Yeduru Basavanna or Nandi, this monolithic bull marks the east end of the Virupaksha Bazaar. The statue is housed in a twin storied pavilion built on an elevated platform. A heap of gigantic boulders behind the pavilion offers an interesting backdrop. Though partially mutilated and carved in a coarse style, this Nandi attracts visitor owing to its giant size.
History of Yeduru Basavanna, Hampi The Yeduru Basavanna, also known as the monolithic bull of Hampi, dates back to the time of the Vijayanagara Empire. The impressive sculpture is believed to have been constructed by one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara kingdom during the peak of the Vijayanagara Empire.
The huge bull has been standing guard over Hampi for many centuries now. It has withstood the extensive destruction initiated by the Mughal attackers that led to the downfall of the Vijayanagara kingdom in 1565 A.D.
Throughout all the centuries it has stood solidly against the trials of weather and time. It is regarded as one of the most popular statues in Hampi.
A flight of steps along the left side of the Nandi pavilion leads you to the Achyuta Raya's Temple located across the hill.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/eudGRz4gCbnAQpPM8
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