Sri Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi
Lord Vittala (Vishnu)
Hampi, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka
The grandest monument of Hampi, with the famous stone chariot and musical pillars.
History
Built in the 15th century and expanded under Krishnadevaraya, the temple is the finest example of Vijayanagara architecture. The stone chariot (a shrine for Garuda) appears on the Indian ₹50 note. The Ranga Mandapa's 56 slender pillars give musical notes when tapped (tapping is no longer allowed). There is no active worship.
Festivals
- Hampi Utsav (Jan)
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Directions to Sri Vijaya Vittala Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, about 40 km
- By train
- Hosapete Junction, about 13 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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