Hampi, in the Indian state of Karnataka, is a holy town on the banks of a slow-moving river whose ruins are visited by untold numbers of tourists and religious pilgrims. But this photographer does not like ruins. The focus here, as usual, is on Life.
For being a world heritage site, Hampi could use a little cleaning up around the edges.
The river banks are littered with huge, circular granite boulders.
Should you wish to cross the river, one interesting way is to board a floating wicker basket. And no, the outboard motor they are carrying is not for use with the basket…
At all hours of the day, people come to bathe – and pray – in the cleansing waters.
And after a bath, what could be better than a professional shave? Alfresco, of course…
Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoyed,
Alessandro Ciapanna