Hampi remains an original centre of Virupaksha cult & temple too bears the emblem of Vijayanagara Empire which is a boar followed by a worshipper and a conch.
Rithik is currently pursuing Master’s degree in Archaeology and Ancient History from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, where he completed his undergraduate degree as well. He is a sociable person who has a keen interest towards Ancient Cultures, Ancient History, Heritage Mapping, Documentation of Neglected Sites, History of Cuisines and so on. He is associated with various esteemed Organizations like ICOMOS India, Asiatic Society For Social Science Research, Europa Nostra and European Students Association for Cultural Heritage. Besides academics, Rithik is also passionate about Writing Blogs, Travelling, Basketball, Chess and Table Tennis
