Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Hampi -- Tungabhadra River

After lunch we traveled a short distance on the Tungabhadra River in coracles. It was a very pleasant trip that eliminated a 30-minute bus ride. It also allowed us to see structures that can only be accessed by the river.

A small rock-cut shrine on the path to the river.
A coracle is a round boat made with a tarp over a strong basket.
The water-proofing has been enhanced with pitch or tar.
There are no whirlpools or crocodiles, but the government wants to discourage wading and swimming.

Afloat on the river.

I think I'd rather be elsewhere in the event of an earthquake!
The riverbanks are lined with pavilions.

Hanuman (the monkey-headed god) was born here. I'm glad we didn't climb up to his temple!
As I mentioned before, women can be found doing laundry wherever there is easy access to water.

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