Krishna Bazaar, Hampi Near Hospete, Karnataka, India Royalty-Free Stock Photo

In front of Krishna Temple is a long market street, also referred to locally as Krishna Bazaar. Between the colonnaded stone shop ruins is a broad road that allowed chariots to transport goods to and from the market, and hosted ceremonial functions and festive celebrations. To the north of this road and middle of the market is a large Pushkarani—a public utility-stepped water tank with an artistic pavilion in its centre. Next to the tank is a public hall (mandapa) for people to sit.