The remnants of Vijayanagara kingdom at Hampi . This is the place which reverberated with rich telugu poetry . This is the place where  some of the greatest poets on earth composed immortal and classic poetry in Telugu language . Allasani Peddana who wrote Manu charitra , Nandi timmana of parijatapaharanam fame ,Tenali ramakrishna -- classic entertainer whose stories enthrall the children and  the elders even today ( His works are translated into  english language )  , to name only a few . This list is grossly inadequate and  leaves too many brilliant poets , poet laureates including the king Krishna Devaraya who wrote " Amukta malyada " .

It is here that world's largest double star ruby " Neelanjali (1370 carats )" alongwith other innumerable gems was found . This place was rich in all respects , be it the culture , the valour ,  the people , the gems  , the food ,the architecture  to name few . It is recorded history and innumerable writings on the stone , the literature still available all stand as a proof to the golden era of the past . It is said that gems were freely traded in its streets without any fear . Tears roll down at the wanton destruction of this majestic city by the uncultured Muslim invaders of those days .To appreciate and understand  the glory of Vijayanagara , one should know Telugu .
 

The platform from where sriKrishnadevaraya  used to conduct meetings on festival days and give away presents .

If there is one place in India which brings tears to the eyes because of destruction heaped on it by the barbaric , uncultured humans ( if they deserve to be called so ) , it is the hazar rama temple in Hampi .