Quiz #2
Okay, time for another quiz to see who all is checking in with us out there. And just so all the goodies don't get shipped off to beautiful upstate New York, previous winners (ahem, Shoemakers) are not eligible to win (don't worry, we haven't forgotten about you guys...a postcard from India is on the way).
So, our favorite place in India so far (by a mile and a half) was the tiny village of Hampi, located in the central part of the state of Karnataka. This was a cool place to chill out for a few days amid the ruins of the Vijayanagar Hindu empire that ruled in the 13th to 15th centuries in Southern India. The town is centered around a large temple with a 50 meter high entrance gate that dominates all the views from town. Can you tell me the name of this temple? Also, there is a World Heritage designated site around another temple, this one in ruins, near Hampi. Can anyone tell us the name of the ruined temple. I'll give you a little hint. They both start with the letter V.
Good luck!
So, our favorite place in India so far (by a mile and a half) was the tiny village of Hampi, located in the central part of the state of Karnataka. This was a cool place to chill out for a few days amid the ruins of the Vijayanagar Hindu empire that ruled in the 13th to 15th centuries in Southern India. The town is centered around a large temple with a 50 meter high entrance gate that dominates all the views from town. Can you tell me the name of this temple? Also, there is a World Heritage designated site around another temple, this one in ruins, near Hampi. Can anyone tell us the name of the ruined temple. I'll give you a little hint. They both start with the letter V.
Good luck!
posted by Matt | 10:01 AM
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Vijayanagara Empire
Vithala Temple
Virupaksha Temple
Love, step-nephew Noah Camden Andersen-Kiel
PS Even though my moms were not mentioned in the mother's day post, we keep up with the map and blog.
Hi Travelers. This is Craig Hanson back at K-C. We still think about you and wish you well (except for the jealousy felt by those of us who wish we had the courage and wisdom to attempt such a magnificent adventure!). Best regards.
Craig
Since Noah already identified the two temples of your quiz, here are a couple of link-pastings from a Google search:
The great Virupaksha Temple = http://www.worldtrek.org/odyssey/asia/051700/maintemple_bg.html
The Vithala temple, commissioned by Krishnadeva Raya, the greatest of the Vijaynagar rulers = http://www.boloji.com/architecture/00014.htm
Loads of interesting reading at these Goggle sites, but not as interesting as being there like you guys. Enjoy.
Congratulations Noah! A special surprise from the subcontinent will be speeding it's way toward Indy in a matter of days. And a big apology to Sandy and Dawn for the Mother's Day omission. The author feels terrible and a correction has been made!
I guess I have to be a bit quicker with the response....oh well. Perhaps you can bring me back some chilled monkey brains?
Scott (Soon to be father of 3)
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