A quiet hour at the Vittala complex rewards early risers with empty courtyards and long shadows.
In Pictures: Sunrise Over Hampi’s Stone Chariot and Bazaar Streets
Arjun Menon1 min read
Soft light on granite temples before the day’s first tourist buses arrive.
Related Articles
In Pictures: Mysuru Dasara Procession Lights Up the Palace Road
Elephants, tableaux, and monsoon-washed skies — a visual diary from the golden howdah run.
Kavya S.
In Pictures: Monsoon on a Kodagu Coffee Estate
Mist, blossom, and workers under oilskin — a week documenting the wet season harvest prep.
Priya Reddy
In Pictures: Dawn Birdlife at Bengaluru’s Restored Lakes
Herons, stilts, and early joggers share the shoreline after civic clean-up drives.
Anita Sharma
Photo Gallery Dispatch 5: Field Notes From the Desk
Short field notes and explainers from the photo gallery reporting team.
Kavya S.