Nearby Lotus Palace - Hampi,KARNATAKA...Part (5)

UNDER GROUND SHIVA TEMPLE - This is one of the oldest temples in Hampi.This Siva temple was built below the ground level for some reason and most time the temple core is submerged under water. BAND TOWER - This two-storied hexagonal structure has its narrow stairways at the northeast side. The lower portion has arched walls joining the pillars around. The upper story has alternate arch and rectangular windows. The dome is multi layered like that of the temples. VIRA HARIHARA MUSEUM - The original entrance to the compound is at the eastern side of the wall. You can trace the two large rectangular structures breaking the eastern wall leaving a 3-meter wide gateway.This is the highest structure in this section you can access, it's a vantage point to survey the plan of this locality.. LOTUS PALACE - The shape of the structure is what brought it the name. Basically this is a two storied structure with an open base floor the sidewalls are having tall arched windows. The upper floors have balconies with arched windows. Hook like structures are made on to the wall close to the windows to hang curtain. The arches of the ground floor are recessed and ornate. The decorations and architecture is a curious mix of Hindu and Islamic styles. ELEPHANT STABLES - Elephant Stable is a major tourist attraction. This long building with a row of domed chambers was used to 'park' the royal elephants. There are 11 domed tall chambers; some of them are inter- connected. The center one is specially decorated and big. BHIMA'S ARCH - The gate got its name from the legendary Bhima of the Hindu epic Mahabaratha. A figure of Bhima -- the strongest of the five Pandavas brothers -- is carved on the gate.Also there are carvings of Draupadi (Pandava's wife) tying her hair. Slaying of Kichaka who tried to molest Draupathi is depicted next to it. QUEEN'S BATH - This Tis a rectangular building with the long veranda inside approaching a square tank of 6 feet depth from all sides. This is considered as the Royal bath, where the king and his wives had their baths.It's believed that water in the tank was filled with perfumes and fragrance flowers for the royal family OCTOGONAL TANK - This structure, as the name indicates, is a gigantic bathing area made in the shape of an Octagon. The bath shelter is designed with an octagonal shaped platform at the middle and an encircling pillared veranda around it. The circular section between the veranda and the platform is the water (now empty) area.

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