Who is Alexander Greenlaw?

Alexander Greenlaw Hamilton (14 April 1852 – 21 October 1941) was an Australian naturalist and teacher born in Ireland. A former president of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, he was known for his studies of desert plants and pollination as well as birds and terrestrial worms.

Who took first photograph of Hampi?

Alexander Greenlaw
Amateur British colonial photographer, Alexander Greenlaw was the first to extensively photograph the site in 1855-56.

Which british officer discovered Hampi?

It was Colin Mackenzie who discovered the ruins of Hampi in 1800. The Archeological Survey of India still does many excavations to discover the many beautiful temples and also other artifacts.

Who among the following in 1856 has taken the first detailed photographs of the archaeological remains at Hampi?

Colonel Alexander Greenlaw
Colonel Alexander Greenlaw – the first photographic record of Hampi.

In which state Hampi is located?

Karnataka
Hampi/State

Who built Hampi Virupaksha temple?

Lakkan Dandesha
The temple was built by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II also known as Prauda Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi, capital of the Vijayanagara empire, sits on the banks of the Tungabhadra River (Pampa hole/Pampa river).

What is the condition of Hampi bazaar today?

In spite of only the ruins that remain today, this spot is thronged by tourists and is highly popular. The west end of the street is mainly filled with small shops and restaurant owners. The huge Nandi, also known as Yeduru Basavanna, at the east end of the street is one of the highlights of the market.

What is the best time to visit Hampi?

Winter season
Winter season is the best time to visit Hampi. Hampi Festival is one of the most enjoyable and well known festivals in Hampi that come in the month of November. People celebrate this festival by indulging in various activities like shows of music, fireworks, dance, puppet shows, etc.

Which river flows in Hampi?

Tungabhadra River
Tunga and Bhadra together form Tungabhadra River, which is a sacred river in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, as it serves as chief tributary of the Krishna River. In the epic Ramayana, Tungabhadra was called as Pampa River. Hampi, the World Heritage Site is located on the southern bank of Tungabhadra.

Where are the ruins of the Hampi temple?

Hampi ruins are scattered all around the Hampi area. You will not only find temples, carvings, wall motifs, and sculptures in the main Hampi, but you are bound to run into all these curious objects from the past wherever you go. These steps go to the Achutaraya and Vitthala temple, Hampi.

Where can I find old photos of Hampi?

Other photos (mostly old Hampi photos) have been taken from around the internet to contrast between the past and new Hampi. I have also added some ancient photos just to give more context to a temple or a carving or a view in case I didn’t have enough relevant pictures.

Who was the first person to photograph Hampi?

Alexander Greenlaw was the first person in a while to photograph the remnants of a long-forgotten Hampi dynasty. The pictures of Hampi clicked by this British-East Indian soldier brought the ruins to historian’s and travelers’ curiosity. Life in Hampi. Hampi city image.

Where is the stone chariot in Hampi located?

The “Stone Chariot”, as it is often referred is the flagship tourist attraction of Hampi. This is not a chariot ,as the name suggests, rather a shrine built like a chariot. This is located inside the Vittala Temple campus.