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Hampi dazzles on 500th anniversary

Last updated on: January 29, 2010 11:10 IST
Image: Hampi dazzles again

The grandeur of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire was revived in Karnataka on the 500th anniversary of its emperor Krishna Deva Raya's coronation.

The grandeur of one of the country's oldest Hindu empires once again came alive at Hampi in Bellary district in Karnataka.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Home Minister P Chidambaram praised Hampi's vast history and tradition.