No record of Vijayanagara emperor's temple donations - Times of India
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No record of Vijayanagara emperor's temple donations Times of India HYDERABAD:Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya made huge donations of gold ornaments and jewellery to major temples, including Tirumala, but the endowments officials are clueless about the donations thanks to lopsided verification and improper ... |
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Celebrating a great saint-composer - Deccan Herald
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Celebrating a great saint-composer Deccan Herald On the south bank of the river Tungabhadra, adjacent to the famous Vijaya Vitthala temple of Hampi, is a riverside heritage structure called Purandara Mantapa dedicated to Purandaradasa, the saint-composer and court poet of Vijayanagar empire. |
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Hampi battery cars not so green after all - Deccan Chronicle
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 Deccan Chronicle | Hampi battery cars not so green after all Deccan Chronicle DC The fragility of the 15th century monuments in Hampi that date back to the celebrated Vijayanagara Empire have been a matter of rising concern for conservationists for some time. This week, the district administration and Hampi World Heritage Area ... |
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Project on the anvil to repair 223 temples - Times of India
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Project on the anvil to repair 223 temples Times of India HYDERABAD: The archaeology department is planning to renovate and then take over the conservation of 223 temples, including 50 that were built during the Vijayanagara empire. This initiative, set to cost Rs 100 crore, is part of a heritage conservation ... |
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CM wants coin comemorating krishnadevaraya - IBNLive.com
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CM wants coin comemorating krishnadevaraya IBNLive.com In a letter to Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Gowda reiterated the demand for issuance of `5 coin in the name of Krishnadevaraya while highlighting the role played by the Vijayanagar Empire in preserving Indian cultural traditions in the ... |
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Artists need patrons: IGP Murthy - Deccan Herald
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Artists need patrons: IGP Murthy Deccan Herald Mysore style paintings are the offshoot of the Vijayanagar empire which came to Mysore after its fall. The Tanjore form derived from the Mysore style has earned name and fame everywhere except here. This shows the lack of encouragement in our state for ... |
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Last king of Kandy remembered in Tamil Nadu - TamilNet
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Last king of Kandy remembered in Tamil Nadu TamilNet The Vellore fort was also once belonging to the dynasty of Wikrama Rajasinghe, originating from the Vijayanagara Empire. The king died on 30 January 1832, at Vellore and was buried at the bed of the river Paalaa'ru, nearby. His queen Saaviththiri Devi ... |
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Full of science fare - The Hindu
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 The Hindu | Full of science fare The Hindu Role play A few students appeared in the role of Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya and his court of poets (Bhuvana Vijayam). The scientific discoveries and industrial development were chosen as themes for various exhibits. |
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Symphony in stone - Deccan Herald
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 Deccan Herald | Symphony in stone Deccan Herald It is presumed that a small shrine installed by sage Agastya already existed here when Achyutaraya (Achyuta Devaraya), the ruler of the Vijaynagara Empire, came upon it in the 16th Century. This temple was planned and begun by Virupanna, ... |
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Hubli geared for mega RSS camp - Times of India
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Hubli geared for mega RSS camp Times of India The main entrance gate of the venue will be a replica of fine pieces of the architecture of the Vijayanagar empire. The main entrance arch will be 100 feet wide and 30 feet tall. To provide drinking water facility, a big temporary lake with a storing ... |
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