At Hampi

(2004)

In “At Hampi,” Leena bridges the realms of ancient history and geology through her lens. This series illuminates the stark beauty of Hampi’s frozen lava landscapes and gravity-defying rock formations, reminiscent of the legendary Gondwana Land, the oldest land body in the world today.

Capturing the essence of this storied locale, Leena’s photographs narrate the earth’s age-old tales and bring to life the epic narratives embedded in its stones. Through these images, one can sense the Ramayana coming alive; it’s as if the gods played seven stones and left the scene. Each image is a testament to Hampi’s enduring splendour, where every rock and river whispers the sagas of bygone eras.

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The glory of Kishkinda comes alive in Hampi, where God plays with boulders. Timeless ruins of Hanuman Mandir framed by lava land and cloudy skies.

Hemkunt

An old Hanuman idol framed by a weathered doorway, with marks of devotion staining the ground

Hanuman Idol at Virupaksh

A stone Nandi statue lies partially submerged in water, surrounded by weathered pillars in an ancient temple's dimly lit chamber

Nandi

The Viruprakash Temple features faded frescoes, a central Vasuki shrine, a pandit seated against it, and a devotee offering prayers

in Virupaksh

The Queen’s Bath, an ornate Indo-Islamic structure in Hampi, with arched balconies, intricate carvings, and a central water tank

Queens Bath

Ruins of the Beetle Nut Market, with weathered stone pillars and overgrown paths leading through remnants of the past

Beetle Nut Market

Painted pillars of Virupaksha Temple, worn by time. A woman in green sits against a column, immersed in stillness and shadow

at Virupaksh

Red earth meets weathered stone. A sculpted warrior stands near an ancient wall, while a lone pillar rises in the distance

Dweep Sthal In Front Of Hazaar Ram

A thousand Shivling carved into rock, likely part of an ancient ritual site, set against a rugged landscape

Hazaar Ling

A carved stone pillar featuring an elephant motif and intricate reliefs, set within the dimly lit interiors of a historic temple

Hazaar Ram Temple

A small, weathered temple perched on a rocky hill, with ancient stone inscriptions carved into the sloping terrain below

Laaxman Teerth At Malyavanta

A large stone Lingam sits in a water-filled temple chamber, adorned with flowers and lit by sunlight through the open ceiling

Shiv Ling

A stone-cut staircase leads up a rocky slope toward large boulders and ancient fort walls beneath a clear blue sky

Stone Steps

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