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What The Heirs Of Vijayanagara Feel About Hampi And Its Ongoing Ruin
by Harsha Bhat - Mar 13, 2021 11:44 AM
Krishna Devaraya with his son Tirumala Venkata Devaraya
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An interview with the heirs of Vijayanagara empire of Hampi on the current state of the once glorious empire Of Krishna Devaraya.
They are heirs to one of the most glorious kingdoms of India - an empire that not just upheld Dharma but also set a benchmark for one before it saw decline. Yet the namesake of Krishnadevaraya, the greatest ruler this land has witnessed, has the misfortune of witnessing the remnants of the Vijayanagara empire being ruined to this day.
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HOSAPETE: Soon, tourists in Hampi can hop on to electric buses to commute between various monuments. With summer fast approaching, the new battery operated vehicles will come as a relief to visitors.
At present, there are 15 electric buggies catering to tourists between Gejjala Mantapa and Vijaya Vittala temple complex (2 km distance) and soon the electric buses will be added to the fleet. Unlike the buggies, the buses will move around Hampi and tourists will have the option of reaching other destinations as well.
The buses have been developed by a Chennai based private company and the project is being implemented by the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA). On Tuesday, a trial run began where an electric bus travelled to different locations to check speed, performance during the turning and other aspects.