NAGARJUNA KONDA BUDDIST MONUMENTS

BUDDIST  MONUMENTS  of 3rd  /  4th century are reassembled as the artificial lake formed because Nagarnasagar dam has immersed the area.  The Budda idols are kept in the museum.  The launch started at 9 and second trip at  11:30 after the first batch returns to the shore.  The lauch station is on the Gutur side bank also known as right bank launch station.  Ticket is about 75 rupees ( altoghter 100 rupees).  We can have cool drinks and some snacks in the Museum premises.  Since it was lunch time I took the Noodles with hot water poured into the packaged cup noodles.  Taste is not good. Samosa is available.  but, no meals n the museum area.

The launch names are Jariya and Shanthisiri.

HAMPI VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE, VIJAYANAGARA SAMRAJYAM

During one of my return journeys from Bangalore to see my daughter and family, I visited Hampi once the capital of Vijayanagara empire.

The main temple where worship is performed daily and is in good condition is the Virupaksha temple.

History : Srikrishna devaraya ruled this kingdom during 1509 to 1529, Tuluva dynasty. Son-in-law krishandevaraya (Aliyadynasty RamaRaja) was powerful, but served unde the tuluva dynasty sadashiva during 1571 to 1646. son-in-law of krishnadevaraya ie. Ramaraja was killed in the battle of Rakkasa Tangadi and Vijayanagaram was destroyed and the capital was shifted to Penugonda near Puttaparthi. I visited Penugonda another time during my 3 day visit to Puttaparthi for Srirama Navami celebrations. I heard to Bhagawan sri satya sai and also visitedPhysics depart of the SSS Inst of Higher learning and University. I made good friendswith the warden and the prof and head of dept of computer science and statistics during putta parthi visit.