Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot
Vijaya Vitthala Temple
Hampi's most magnificent temple complex. The stone Garuda chariot in its courtyard is printed on the back of the 50-rupee note.
The Vittala Temple was built in the 15th–16th centuries and represents the peak of Vijayanagara architecture. The stone chariot at the centre of the courtyard is in fact a shrine to Garuda, the divine bird. Its stone wheels are finely carved, and it appears on the back of India's 50-rupee note. The main hall's 'musical pillars' produce different musical notes when struck, though striking them is now prohibited. A single ASI ticket covers the Vittala Temple, the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables, and is valid for the day. From the parking lot to the temple it is about 1 km on foot or by electric cart.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- King's Balance
- Tungabhadra River Coracle Ride
- Achyutaraya Temple
- Pampa Sarovar
- Matanga Hill
- Anjanadri Hill (Hanuman Temple)
- Hampi Bazaar
- Sasivekalu & Kadalekalu Ganesha