The whole of Hampi is divided into two parts.

Mythological names for hampi area. Hampi as mentioned earlier is believed to be the erstwhile mythical monkey kingdom. This enigmatic UNESCO World. Hampi is full of tales both historical and mythological anecdotes.

History and mythological Hampi. You need at least 3 days to have an abstract tour of the place. The village was also known as Pampa - Kshetra or Kishkindha - Kshetra.

His name literally means Rama-with-the-axe. Locally the bridegroom Lord Shiva was known as Lord Virupaksha the god with oblique eyes and the whole region become famous as Pampakshetra. Going by the name this gate acted as the Toll gate.

It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara EmpirePredating the city of Vijayanagara it continues to be an important religious centre housing the Virupaksha Temple as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. And the palaces and associated royalty buildings are located at the Royal area.

Kama the God of Love felt sympathy for Pampa for her love towards Shiva. Hampi is also known as Pampa Kshetra Kishkindha kshetra and even Bhaskara kshetra. He disturbed Shiva from his deep meditation.

The Fight between Vali Sugreeva. Mythological Association of Hampi. As the legend goes Hampi- Vijaynagar was the worlds second largest medieval era city after Beijing.