The monolithic Ugra Narasimha statue in Hampi is a massive, 22-foot (6.7m) tall sculpture of Vishnu’s half-man, half-lion incarnation, carved from a single rock in 1528 by order of King Krishnadevaraya, known for its intimidating expression but originally featuring Goddess Lakshmi on his lap, a consort figure destroyed by invaders in 1565. This remarkable statue … Continue reading Explore Hampi’s Monolithic Ugra Narasimha Statue