5 Unexplored Places of Hampi (India)

Ruins of Hampi

One of the International Heritage of the World, Hampi is the locus of awe-inspiring ruins, astonishing temples, and convivial hippie culture situated in the Southern Part of India. According to the list of  New York Times of 2019 Must-See places, Hampi secured the second position, which makes it a total crowd puller.  Though India is a country full of architecture, history, and natural beauty,  Hampi occupies its own sacred and unparalleled sphere in the heart of travelers. For the ultra-rich travelers to pilgrimage families and backpackers, this place has got a lot of options for each and every one. 

The name Hampi is derived from the word "Pampa"  which was the old name to River Tungabhadra. Hampi is also known as Pampa Village or Kishkindha Kshetra (As mentioned in the Ramayana- The Hindu Epic). So, Hampi is the English adaptation of Kannada name "Hampe". January- February is the ideal time to visit Hampi. Natural Beauty still finds its charm in this small village.

*Bonus Tip: End of the blog

If you are visiting Hampi for the first time, Here's a list of 5 must-visit unexplored places:

1. Tunnel Cave: Very few travel guides or blogs will talk about the tunnel cave which leads to the Tungabhadra river from the Monolithic Bull. This cave is for people who love to explore the unexplored.  It is a way full of rocks and adventure. The best thing here is to enjoy the sunset and the view of coracle rides together.

View from the Tunnel Cave

2.  Hampi Painting Gallery: Everyone talks about the museum but nobody has explored the art gallery which resides in the center of the main street of old Hampi Bazaar between the Virupaksha Temple and Monolithic Bull. This art gallery shows the development and the difference of maintenance of the Historical Ruins from the time of 1509 to present 2019. The Photographs that show the progress and evolution of the ruins were taken by Italian, French and Indian photographers at different times.

Hanuman

3. The basement of Queen's Palace: History tells us about the luxurious lives of  Queens but it is a matter of fascination- Is it possible that the paintings and the paints used in the first century are still surviving. We found the remains of the organic paints as well as the meditative Zen chakra on the basement of Queen's palace, which may refer that either the Kings or Queens believed in the zen philosophies. Sri Lankan dragon patterns are also seen on the same.

Queen's Palace Basement

4. Ugra Narasimha: It may make you wonder that Rudra/Ugra Narasimha temple is just a tourist attraction but the story behind the name of this temple is surely worth your attention. So, this temple is named as Ugra Narasimha where Ugra means full of anger which simply can be seen on the face of the deity, but to your surprise, after the temple was named,  the archaeologist discovered that the deity of Narasimha (lord) has hands of  Lord Vishnu on his back which signifies blessings. Thus, the expressions suggest a happy and jovial nature of the Lord Narasimha. Now known as Laxmi Narasimha.

Laxmi Narasimha

5. The Indian Stonehenge:  In the far rocks and ruins of  Hampi behind the  Elephant's Stables and beyond the deserted ground lies the Indian Stonehenge which proves to be worthy of a visit. It is believed that this would be a monitoring place for the soldiers who protected Hampi under the rule of King Krishna Deva Rai.

Broken Hampi Bazaar

**Bonus: If you are a Bird Watcher or Bird Lover, then there is a great probability for you to see an Indian Roller/ Indian Blue Jay which is considered to be a stroke of good luck as per Hindu Scripture of Ramayana.

Other good places to visit include Virupaksha Temple, Monolithic Bull, Badav Linga, Elephant Stable, Museum, Hazar Ram Temple, Vijaya Vitthala Temple, Coracle Rides in Tungabhadra River and so on.

Blunt Tip: 

1. Hampi Bazaar is just a lane full of Indian Handicrafts where you can spend 15-20 mins shopping. There is no such big market.

2. It is advisable to not to roam on the streets of Hampi after sunset as there are no street lights on the roads and most tourist attraction closes by sunset but it is a safe place for tourist.

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View of Hampi from Matanga Hill

* Disclaimer: The pictures are not to be used without permission and are the property of  Live Filament. The information is solely for entertainment purpose and not to be construed as per any archaeological study or any other scientific research.

Achieve your goals & Stay confident by boosting 7 Hormones

Tired of being sad and nervous? Studies show that hormones are responsible for being happy and staying confident even in tough situations. It is entirely true what grand mum used to say when I was a teenager, "Eat these fruits and dry fruits instead of applying them on your skin as a facemask".  Boosting up of hormones has become important in this era as we hardly get fresh and pure diet. "Every damn thing is polluted unlike the old times". 

Here is a list of 5 Hormones which can help you achieve more if properly boosted:

1. Dopamine: Scientific evidence says Dopamine helps in staying confident, super motivated, happy and energized. Dopamine explains attraction towards your loved one.

Tip: Love your work, if you cannot then do what you love. This will boost Dopamine.

Diet: Almonds, Avocado and Chocolate.

2. Serotonin:  This improves self-esteem, relieves depression, diminishes craving, and prevents agitated depression and worrying.

Tip: Improve your sleep cycle

Diet: Increase Omega 3 i.e. Salmon, eggs, and hemp.

3. Oxytocin: Also known as love hormone and boosts emotional engagement. it also reduces fear.

Tip: Try connecting with your goals emotionally

Diet: High-quality probiotic supplements

4. Norepinephrine: This hormone is responsible to make you excitatory, feel happy, alert, motivated. It is also an anti-depressant and channelizes energy. Also, known as "Stress Hormone"

Tip: Regular exercise

Diet: Fish, eggs, chicken etc.

5. Endorphins: These are natural painkillers, mood elevating, and euphoric enhancers

Tip: Giggle every day and listen to music.

Diet: Chocolate, Oranges, Strawberry, and Grapes.

6. Acetylcholine: It boosts alertness, memory, and regulates the release of growth hormone.

Tip: Practice a new thing daily.

Diet: Legumes, nuts, and fish

7. GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid): it is found throughout the central nervous system and helps in stress, anxiety, panic, pain. It makes you feel calm, maintain control and focus. 

(A neurotransmitter)

Tip: Aromatherapy and Spa

Diet: Fermented food and tea

*Keep your Hormones happy with these simple tips and do take medical advice before taking any hormone supplements. Keeping your hormones happy will make you achieve your goals and gain confidence easily.

Happy Reading!

33 quick facts to know about your subconscious

Hey guys, I am back after a long time with 33 mind-blowing facts about the subconscious mind which not many of us know. Our subconscious is responsible for our thoughts, dreams and even our actions. Sometimes it becomes hard to understand what goes in mind and what we act. Results may be an outcome of unknown desires. 

Following are the facts:

1. By the time a human reaches the age of 21, the amount of data received and stored is 100x the contents of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

2. The conscious mind commands, and the subconscious mind obey. This is how the Law of Attraction works

3. The subconscious knows no time. There is no past or future, simply PRESENT. 

4. Every single second, humans are bombarded with over 2 million bits of data. It’s the subconscious mind’s duty to help filter it.

5. The language in which the subconscious communicates is representations.

6. The subconscious mind takes everything literally. This explains why horror movies make us jump in our seats. 

7. Most of our thoughts and beliefs about the world are formed on a subconscious level, from the ages of 2 to 7 when learning is subconscious. 

8. In this 15- minute window between wakefulness and sleep, there are 7-14 electrical waves each second. This is the subconscious mind’s tunnel open to receive messages.

9.  Breath is under subconscious control. Bringing breathe under conscious is the principle of meditation.

10. The subconscious mind likes to be left alone, working best when you’re not alert, that is why you get ideas when watching TV or in a restroom.

11. Our subconscious mind is way ahead of our conscious mind. We think we are making a conscious decision where in reality, our subconscious mind has already decided for us.

12. Subconscious still picks up on everything, still hearing and processing while in a sleeping state.

13. The whole cause and effect of an Ouija board rely on the subconscious.

14. Subconscious mind is illogical.

15. The subconscious stores all the data of our existence before we are born and even of our past lives.

16. Subconscious believes what you feed it. You do have chances of getting rid of your phobias!

17. Subconscious is where your ‘gut-instinct’ and inner knowledge originates.

18. It is responsible for 95% of our behavior and decisions.

19. Subconscious Mind Speaks to You in Dreams.

20. Subconscious Mind Can’t Use Words. That is why you cannot see or read properly.

21. The Subconscious Mind is a Multitasker

22.  The magnitude of your brain’s computing power is more than a billion operations per second.

23.  Subconscious mind pursues goals with or without your awareness.

24. Subconscious mind is like a whole different being inside us, able to communicate with the High Self.

25. You can communicate with your subconscious mind

26. Subconscious mind is always open for business, constantly working in the background, while we don’t even know it.

27. Muscular testing is one way to discover if you whether or not your subconscious mind is on board with your conscious wishes.

28. The fundamental issues of life and memories lie in the subconscious.

29. The subconscious mind can reveal to us anything we need to know.

30. Most of our habits from eating practices to temper tantrums come for a childhood subconscious programming.

31. One of the best ways to consciously program the subconscious is through visualization which is used mainly by athletes.

32. The conscious has the will, the subconscious has the power.

33. If you can get to the bottom of your subconscious, you truly become free.

Bonus:

I am giving here a trick to enter in your subconscious mind.

1.     Please close your eyes.

2.     Try to empty your mind & achieve a thoughtless state.

3.  After that visualize your dream/goal/aim & give full concentration on those dreams.

4.     Do not allow another thought to come in mind.

5.     Try to be in this state for at least 2 minutes.

6.     Then open your eyes.

7 facts about kiki challenge, you never knew

Challenges have become a trend these days. There are several challenges available counting from ice bucket challenge which aims at donating money to cancer-treating NGOs to non-sensical challenges like cinnamon challenge testing your ability to survive a tablespoon full of cinnamon.  The challenge fad started somewhere around 2010, making them popular among the youth. Kiki challenge or in my feelings challenge is nothing but dancing on the road with the open door of your slow-moving car and jump back into the car seat. Here are 7 facts about most recent Kiki challenge:

1.       The Kiki challenge went viral on 30^th June 2018 when American comedian shaggy posted a video on Instagram.

2.       The song “Kiki do you love me” created by Drake is actually created for his childhood sweetheart Keshia Chante AKA Keke (Canadian Singer).

3.       The song “In my feelings” also addresses Drake’s earlier exes Jennifer Lopez (Lyrics-From the block like you Jenny) and Caresha Brownlee ( Lyrics-Resha Do you love me?).

4.       Shiggy ’s performance on “in my feelings” does not include car or driving.

5.       In Egypt, the challenge performers may be jailed up to a year and in Abu Dhabi and India, the Kiki challenge is punishable under the law.  

6.       Authorities from Malaysia, UAE, Florida, Israel, Spain, and Jerusalem are proceeding towards taking strict action against the challenge performers.

7.       Experts say that soon following such challenges will be considered a personality or mental disorder. Anyway, the  Indian Government is using innovative ways to aware people to not to follow the Kiki Challenge:

7 Unknown Real aspects about UNAbomber’s Life

Unabomber or “The Surprise Package Bomber” has been one of the most gruesome killers in the history of mankind irrespective of the fact that neighbors called him “Hermit on the Hill”. Though the records show killing up of 3 people and severe injuries 23 people, Unabomber has managed to scare to the multitude with his package bombs. Also, the case is one of the most expensive cases for FBI.  Here are 7 facts about Unabomber:

1.    The reason behind Unabomber’ Name: The name was given by FBI as they do not know his identity and based on the investigation, he killed people related to university & Airlines. Thus,  UNABOM (UNiversity and Airline BOMber).

2.    Ted was never on a killing spree for pleasure: Unabomber or Ted Kaczynski (Actual name) was a very emotional man and was scared of the consequences of Industrial revolution and modernization. In his Manifesto, every single line explains about his fearful thoughts about the harmful consequences of industrialization. That is the reason he lived in Jungle, denying all the luxuries in spite of being a Mathematician and Harvard alumni. 

3.    Emotional Breakdown was the main cause of his actions:  An intelligent man turns to an obstreperous mind is a difficult concept to understand. Though it is true that Ted was a loner but the experiment of Harvard which was based on “psychic deconstruction by humiliating undergraduates” and thereby causing them to experience severe stress was the main cause of ted’s destructive mind. He was humiliated badly for almost two years as per experiment’s tenure.

4.    The reason behind Ted being a loner:  Ted was shy, introvert and perceptive as a kid. Every time he tried being friends or started bonding with someone, they broke his trust or leave him. E.g. Friend from school (beat him and left him, as Ted saw him kissing a girl batchmate), Girlfriend (left without reason), Brother (fired him from job and did not join him to Jungle to reside in the wood house) & Mother (She accepted the experiment’s permission to humiliate him and signed on the two years agreement).

5.    The reason why Ted pleaded guilty: Actually, Ted AKA Theodore never wanted to plead guilty though he never regretted killing because sending bombs was symbolic to people who are technologists themselves or who are related to technological developments.  As Ted attempted suicide before one of the trails, his attorney wanted to prove that he was mentally unstable which would indirectly present the inference that all his writings and thoughts are the result of his hedonism, which wasn’t true.  He also advocated, “It is better to die in jail with accepting the truth rather than living in the mental asylum which will ruin all his works and thoughts”.    Thus, finally, he pleaded guilty.

6.    Unlike everyone Unabomber expected care & attention: There are several instances in Ted’s life where he craves for love and care from people.  Ted was a highly intelligent student who skipped classes in school which made him youngest in his class and also resulted in him being all alone. The experiment at Harvard denied the power of autonomy that ted believed in firmly and convincing him to be a coward and anti-social which majorly broke down his attitude towards society.  Ted cared about people; he used to teach kids mathematics which earned him bread. He wanted his 35000 words manifesto to be recognized and read by people to make them aware about the harmful effects of Industrialization.

7.    History of Special Signature Bombs: The Bombs delivered as a package to victims were entirely handmade. They were made out of waste materials. They had special initials on them labeled as “FC” which denoted Freedom Club.  The sending up of bombs started in childhood when he sent a bomb to his best friend as he left him alone for a girl’s love.

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Top 5 jaw dropping possibilities of Human body changes in next 1000 years

Human evolution is a process of continued changes from the origin such as apelike ancestors. For example, evolution includes using up of two limbs to walk rather than four which was used by our primates. Many types of research have been done on human evolution and are still going on to figure out the mysteries of future.  Human is curious to know future and here are some anticipations from scientists which will awestruck people-

1.      Teeth- Many of the researchers have claimed that food habits have changed drastically if compared to primates, which has totally changed the shape and size of teeth and if we continue with such extra sugary supplements in our diet. Then we will develop a beak instead of teeth. The teeth would merge as one to form a hard bird-like beak.
                                                          

                                             

2.      Hands- As we excessively use touch screen technology, scientists have claimed that the nerve endings will grow at a larger pace, making fingers longer. The size of the fingers may increase up to 7.4 inches being more elongated and flexible.
                                            

                             

3.      Brain- Scientists have found the evidence of brain shrinking with the help of several comparative tests conducted on human and apes. Many of scientists believe that as our life is becoming easier we tend to use less brain. The comparison is seen in terms of wildlife creatures possess’ bigger brain compared to tamed animals.
                                         

                  

4.      Skin- This evolution will be considered to be the most bizarre as humans could develop a skin that can change colours according to the environment. Due to sudden weather change conditions, humans are likely to develop a manipulating specialised cell pigment known as “chromophores” which is found in some reptilians and amphibians. This cell pigment helps in changing of skin colour.
                                        

                                        

5.      Immune systems- Some research theories suggest that humans are now acquainted with the easy going lifestyle which prevents them from hard labour and exposure to certain germs making their immune systems weak. This is known as the Hygiene hypothesis.
                                           

                                    

There are some other theories which say that humans will be born without gall bladder, spleen and appendix as they do not have any use in our body. People may turn to mono-ethnicity, which would help in abolishing racial discrimination.

Let’s see how far evolution takes us or how strange it makes us.

Top 5 DIY to transform your home with Mid-century modern style furniture in winters

Home decoration is a fascination for most as it brings dreams of having a beautiful home to reality. This winter you can give a stylish look to your home by adding mid-century modern furniture. Mid century furniture gives your room a royal and unique look.  You just need to throw away the old rule book and try new ideas. Let us have a look at some easiest ways to give your home a classy look.

·         Remodelling- One of the ways to transform your home is remodeling. Interior design experts say “Bring old wood back” this simply suggests, that trends repeat themselves. Vintage chairs are much more liked than boring usual looking chairs.  A wide variety of outdoor furniture is available, which will add an extra dimension to the lawn or small gardens in the house. Now a days, retro look is in which is a huge advantage for people who love to have period-evocative stuff.

·         Modern Kitchen- A Kitchen is a place where a proper arrangement of furniture is needed.  The mid-century movement made people to have extremely sleek and clean look for the kitchen which includes ornate kitchen cabins without any curves using plain flat woods. This kind of cabinet gives your kitchen an uncluttered yet attractive look.

·         Small Details- Small furniture details like adding innovative mirror works will help your home to look bigger and spacious. One can purchase replicas and stick to their budget.  Mirror works are perfect design accessories, as these can highlight specific areas of the room.  For a mid-century look, one must not clutter walls with lots of wall hangings and paintings. Mid century look is all about simplicity.

·         Furnishings- To give your home a perfect mid-century look, it is not necessary to purchase brands that cost you more than your budget. Several options are available flea markets, vintage shops and online stores that sell exact replicas to suit your needs.  To give your house mid-century look, use furnishings with a  clean look, bold graphic fabric and mid-century legs.

·         Additional Dare- To be innovative, one need to think experimental and push one- self beyond limits.  A mid-century house can be completed with extra details like adding a glamorous wallpaper and doing the lights properly. Lamp sets always are helpful in giving effective looks. One can add, bar carts to give a sleek retro look to the room. 

People back then used easy furnishing options which had more storage options and were simple in looks. Home decoration is not only about arrangement; it is making more of turning your dreams of having a cozy home to reality. These days using old furnishings does not mean going back in time but it has become a trend showing how much one is connected to their roots.

Hope these simple DIY tricks helped you in getting connected to the old memories.