Webinar on Hampi under Dekho Apna Desh Series

The Ministry of Tourism webinar on Hampi on 29th August 2020 under Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series.
The webinar addressed the needs of Hampi as both heritage site and tourist destination, and addresses social, economic and ecological concerns.
Hampi is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in central Karnataka.
Its name is derived from Pampa (old name of the Tungabhadra River) on whose banks the city is built.
It was the last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar from 1343 to 1565 AD.
Hampi was amongst the largest and most prosperous cities of the world during its period of power and vigour.
It reached its prime during rule of Krishna Deva Raya, ruled between 1509 and 1529 AD.
Hampi was an important center of trade and Vijayanagara Empire flourished as it controlled cotton and spice trade routes of Southern India.
It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Group of Monuments at Hampi).
Its Architecture is Primarily Dravidian style and architecture dating to Aihole-Pattadakal styles i.e. combinations of Cholas, Pandya’s & Chalukya Style.
Virupaksha Temple is one of the earliest monuments and principal temple of Hampi, preceding the foundation of the Vijayanagara Empire.