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2. LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1. About Anegundi

2.1.1. Location and Context

GAnegundi is a small town located in North

Karnataka. It falls in the Gangavathi Taluk of
Koppal District. The area of Anegundi village is
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7.219 sq. km It is a part of heritage core zone as

stated by HWHAMA. The closed major city is

Hosapete located at a distance of 15 kms. [Fig 7] Fig 6. Location of Anegundi

Anegundi is located on the banks of Tungabhadra

River and to the north of Hampi. The evident
Ancient Monuments
landscape of Anegundi comprises of the green
pastures of agricultural cultivation, the majestic Boulders
Tungabhadra River
boulders, the Tungabhadra River, and its built
Agricultural Pastures
heritage inspired from Islamic and Hindu
Fig 7. Schematic Representation of Topography
Architecture. [Fig 8]

2.1.2. Background Study

2.1.2.1. Mythological, Historical and Archeological Importance

Anegundi is considered the site of the legendary
Kishkindha, kingdom of monkey prince Sugriva

and birthplace of Lord Hanuman. The formation of

rocks and geological aspects date back to pre- Fig 8. Mythological Story of Sugriva and the Plateau

historic times- 4 billion years old. [Fig. 8]

Anegundi is home to prehistoric settlement called

Onake Kindi. The rocks are decorated with

petroglyphs, and there are several red and white
patterns depicting human and bull figures. This

human settlement contains traces of Microlithic,

Megalithic and Neolithic periods. [Fig. 9] Fig 9. Cave Paintings found in Anegundi and
Vijayanagara Ruins

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