Anantasayana Temple, Hampi — The Forgotten Coronation Shrine of a Lost Prince!
Hidden just beyond Hospet lies a temple that most visitors skip — yet it carries one of Vijayanagara’s most emotional royal stories. Built by Krishnadevaraya for his son’s coronation in 1524 CE, the Anantasayana Temple stands today as a quiet memorial to a prince who never got to rule. Massive halls, a triple-door sanctum, and…