Vittala Temple
This temple, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, the vittala temple is one of the most incredible structure and architecture and expendable artistry. Vittala, after whom the temple is known is a form of lord Vishnu. The temple is situated close to the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the northeastern region of Hampi.
The vittala temple is constructed in the stretched out campus with compound wall and gateway towers, halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus. The chariot is constructed on a square platform that is about a foot high. All around this base platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. Though the chariot is not resting on it, the four giant wheels attached mimic the real life ones complete with the axis shafts & the brakes. A series of concentric floral motifs decorate the wheels. It appears from the marks on the platform, where the wheels rest, the wheels were free to move around the axis. It’s difficult to put this spectacle into words. To feel the wonderful sensations, you must go to this temple.
Entry Fee:
Rs 30 per person for Indian
Rs 30 per person for SAARC & BIMSTEC
Free for Children (Below 15 Years)
Rs 500 per person Foreigners
Rs 25 for Video Camera
Darshan time:
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on all days of the week
Specialty of the temple:
Vittala temple attracts tourists because of the spectacular stone chariot and the pillared halls. When it comes to grandeur and architecture this vittala temple is the masterpiece. The mysterious Vittala Temple in Hampi and its musical pillars, the emission of musical notes from the stone pillars have been enthralling to the people.
Best time to visit the temple:
The best season to visit the vittala temple in Hampi is in the winter season from September to February.
Dress code of the temple:
The preferred dress code for men is Shirt- Pants, Dhoti-Shirt and for the women it is a saree or half saree or chudidhar.
How to reach the temple?
By Air : Hampi cannot be reached directly by flight as the cities don't have an airport of their own, so you can choose the airport that is closest to the town that is Bellary which is 64 km away from Hampi, you can reach Bellary by taking a flight and then proceed to Hampi by means of local transport.
By Train :Hampi does not have a railway station so the nearest railway station can be found in the city of Hosapete (Hospet) which is 10 km from Hampi. The Hospet Junction Railway Station is connected to several other towns and cities in Karnataka by means of regular trains. One of the easiest ways to reach Hampi from Hosapete is to board a bus.
By Road :Hampi is connected by road to many towns and cities in Karnataka. There are a lot of government and private buses that travel between Hampi and several towns and cities in the state, you can also hire private cars, or other vehicles from big cities like Bangalore or Mysore to travel to Hampi.
FAQ
1.What is the best way to get to the vittala temple?
The best way to get to the temple is by road, you can hire private cabs or bus from cities like Bangalore or Mysore.
2.What time of day is ideal for a visit to the Vittala temple?
The ideal time to visit the vittala temple is in the winter season from September to February.
3.What are other places to visit near vittala temple?
There are so many popular places to visit some of them are Linganamakki dam, Barkana falls etc.
4.Do I get the guides and how much do they charge?
Yes you may hire a local guide for a nominal cost and he will accompany you to all the places if you hire him for the entire day.