We set off on the longest drive of our trip, travelling from Hassan to Hampi.  We stopped at a small temple in Hiriyur and enjoyed a service (puja) given by the local priest.  In the afternoon, we trekked up into the 1200 year old Chitradurga Fort.

Colourful temples abound in southern India.

Idol covered with holy powder.

Painted ceiling in village temple

Decoration on cart in village temple.

Light offerings before the god.

Light pots.

Stone pillar in the temple.

Fortified wall in Chitradurga Fort.

Decorated wall inside one of the gates

Lord Rama’s Feet.

Fort wall.

Fort grounds – parts looked like Greek ruins.

Always time for a selfie with an exotic foreigner.

Local language in stone/

Stone marker covered in local language.

Ruins of Chirtadurga Fort.

Chitradurga Fort.

Chitradurga Fort.