Elephant Stables, Hampi. Crewneck Sweatshirt

The Elephant Stables is one among the few least destroyed structures in Hampi, This long building with a row of domed chambers was used to ‘park’ the royal elephants. There are 11 domed tall chambers; some of them are inter- connected. The center one is specially decorated and big. Probably the musicians and the associated band troupes had been using this during ceremonies involving elephant processions. The whole building looks symmetric with respect to this central hall. The tower of the central hall resembles (though mostly destroyed) more like that of temples. However the five pairs of domes on either side are Islamic in style. They are better preserved and of alternating patterns. Metal hooks (used to tie the elephants) on the...