Anjaney Parvat - Kishkindha, is located about 25 kilometers from Hampi and is renowned as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. The journey to the top of this sacred hill involves climbing approximately 575 steps. While the temple at the summit is relatively small and modest in its offerings, the spiritual significance of the site makes it a must-visit for devotees and history enthusiasts alike.
We decided to start our ascent early in the morning to avoid the crowds and the intense heat. The drive to Anjaney Parvat was a delight. The route was enveloped in a gentle fog, adding a mystical quality to the lush green paddy fields on one side, dotted with coconut trees, and the boulder-strewn landscape on the other.
The climb took us about 35 minutes. Though the temple itself might not be grand, the view from the top is truly breathtaking. The surrounding scenery offers a panoramic vista of the landscape below, enhancing the sense of tranquility and reverence.
Being at the birthplace of Hanuman, a central figure in the Ramayana and beloved for his strength and devotion, fills the place with a profound sense of positivity. It was a humbling experience to stand in a location so significant to the epic’s narrative and to feel connected to such a cherished legend.
Overall, visiting Anjaney Parvat was a spiritually uplifting experience, enriched by the serene beauty of the surroundings. It’s a spot that, despite its modest temple, carries a deep historical and spiritual resonance that makes the climb well worth the effort.
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Sanapur Lake -
We then headed to Sanapur Lake. It could be heavenly awesome in evening when the usual colourful sky of Hampi is at its best. The coracle ride spot was there and we were glad that we took the ride from Hampi side. From this side, it's a plain vast lake, nothing much interesting.
Walk Around the City -
We returned to the city, had our lunch and took a stroll around the city to see few places nearby which we haven’t seen. The market is okiesh and nothing much to shop than the usual. Rates are not also cheaper. The usual oxidised jewellery for e.g. you could get in half the rate on F.C. road than buying in Hampi.
Buying the magnets for the fridge is a good idea though, and recently i have started doing that. Collecting the magnets from the places we visit.
[Basanti, In Kutton ke saamne matt naachna..]
After 2 days finally the sun was out and the temperature started rising. First time also we saw tourist around that we can call it a crowdy. Exhausted, we returned to our A/C rooms and preferred to relax as the day after was again a long drive day.
Evening it started raining again that quickly dropped the temperature down. We ordered a heap of pakoras and gallon of tea. The usual bunch of monkeys were dancing in the verandha and as by now we were familiar faces to them, they even though to enter our room to take their share of pakora.
In the next, the last post, I will put all the necessary details, budgets, references etc if you wish to travel to Hampi.
I would recommend you should!
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