Krishna Sante Street - Tourist attraction in Hampi, Krishnapura - Ballari, India

Krishna Bazaar is one of the recently excavated sites in Hampi. The accompanying inscription describes this place as the chariot street of Lord Krishna. The idol of Lord Krishna used to be placed in a chariot and taken in a procession during festival occasions and other religious ceremonies. The bazaar is over half a kilometre long, and about 50 m wide, with several pavilions on a stone base. There is a ceremonial tank in one corner of the bazaar

Krishna Bazaar is one of the recently excavated sites of Hampi. The inscription mentions it as the Chariot Street of Lord Krishna. The idol of Krishna used to be placed in the chariot for a procession during festivities and celebrations. Krishna Bazaar was not only a centre of cultural and religious practices but also a major market place of the metropolis. Krishna Bazaar is over half a kilometre in length and about 49.5 metres in width. There are long rows of pavilions along the Bazaar Street on 3 feet high adhistana (platform). The sacred pushkarani (pond / tank) is located on the north east of this bazaar. To the northwest of this bazaar, along the main road there is a small pavilion with a large rectangular chest carved out of a huge boulder. This chest has a small opening on top in which devotees and visitors used to offer donations. Vijayanagara was famous for its trade. Chinese porcelain items were discovered near Krishna temple during the excavation. The 1545 C.E. inscription of the Sadashiva period mentions that tax was collected on sold goods every Monday and one coin was collected from each shop. It is clear from the Achyutaraya's inscription, that Krishna Bazaar was a major market for grains

Stairs from the Hampi road descend into Krishna Bazaar. On both sides of this area, are long stretches of pavilion supposedly used as a market. This might be close to half a kilometre long. Left to the bazaar is a beautiful Pushkarani. As this area is lower than the street next to it, it was mostly covered in mud and banana plantation over it. It is one of the most recently excavated sites in Hampi.

Located opposite to Shri Krishna Temple, this is an ancient marketplace associated with a temple. Like other marketplaces, this is also in ruins today. But, impressive to see the series of the rock pillars and pavilions withstanding even today after historical destruction. usually, the place is not very crowded, as most tourists tend to skip due to a deserted view, but do visit to imagine and feel the ancient Hampi life.

The extravagant stone pillars at the bazaar left us with the aww!! Pushkarini served as the source of water near the bazaar. Can you think of any modern markets with the drinking water facility?

After visiting Krishna Bazar just opposite to Sri Krishna Temple you can imagine how rich was Hampi during ancient times.. Only ruins are left now..But the ruins are enough to know the ancient technology.. Also visit the Pushkarni at Krishna Bazar.. People spend 20minutes here.. Parking available for free.. Food and water not available.. No entry fees..

Krishna bazaar is located opposite to Sri Krishna temple, Hampi. Many people skip this place but believe me this place is beautiful. There's also a pushkarni but it's almost covered with bushes. So if you want to spend some quality time away from the crowd then you can visit this place.

Krishna Bazar is opposite to shri krishna temple, a must place to see in hampi after virupaksha temple. It is walking distance for Sassivikaalu Ganesha.