A small village called Hampi is located on the border of the southern Indian states of Karnataka and Goa, among the ruins of the once magnificent city Vidzhayanaga, the ancient former capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Once Hampi was the religious center of the neighborhood, and today has not lost its value. This is especially true of the famous Hindu temple Virupaksha, which today attracts pilgrims from all over the world.

The name of the village has acquired through the river Tungabhadra, on the banks of which it was built. Ancient its name sounded like "Pampa". And the word "Humpy" comes from anglofitsirovannogo "Hampe" - pronounced as "Pampa" on ancient Kannada, which was and still is very common in the south-west of India, especially in the state of Karnataka.

According to historical records the first settlement in this territory appeared in I century. And already since about 1336 it has turned into a major cultural center. It lasted until 1565, until the city authorities got the floor Muslims. Since he was a very important strategic point possession was a big advantage.

In general, Hampi is a real paradise for historians, archaeologists, culture and tourists. The unique architecture of each building, originality in every detail makes this place truly unique. The most significant to date buildings Hampi are already mentioned Virupaksha temple dedicated to Lord Shiva; Hazara Rama temple complex, famous for its beautiful frescoes; Krishna temple complex that was discovered as recently as a few years ago; Vittal temple complex, which belongs to the famous stone chariot, which became a kind of symbol of Karnataka.

Hampi village is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.