tourists, hampi

nevil zaveri has added a photo to the pool:

tourists, hampi

marathi families visiting the vitthala temple. on the left is iconic stone chariot, that was used in temple ceremonies. the stone wheels are now almost frozen, though one can distinctly see the wheel fixed on the axis. in the right is huge gateway entrance to the temple complex.

see my favourite HAMPI set @ www.flickr.com/photos/nevilzaveri/sets/72157627489706858/


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