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

The name of the village was acquired through the river Tungabhadra on whose banks it was built. Ancient her name sounded like "Pampa". And the word "Hampi" is derived from anglofitsirovano "Colleagues" - pronounced "Pampa" in the ancient language Kannada, which was and still is very common in South-West India, especially in Karnataka.

According to historical records, the first settlement on this territory appeared in the first century. But starting around 1336 it became a major cultural center. This lasted until 1565, until the city hit the floor the power of the Muslims. As it was a very important strategic point, the possession was a big advantage.

In General, Hampi is a real Paradise for historians, archaeologists, cultural studies, and leisure. The unique architecture of each building, identity in every detail makes this place truly unique. The most significant to date buildings Hampi are: the already mentioned the Virupaksha temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva; the temple complex, Hazara Rama, famous for its beautiful frescoes; the temple complex of Krishna, which was discovered recently, just a few years ago; the temple complex Vittala, which owns the famous stone chariot, which became a kind of symbol of Karnataka.

The village of Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site.