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Vittala Temple

15th-century temple famed for its stone chariot and 56 musical pillars.

Vittala Temple: Stone Chariot Vittala Temple
Vittala Temple: A chanting house, Vittala temple, Hampi, Vijayanagara, Karnataka (2018)Vittala Temple: A monument on the way to Vittala templeVittala Temple: Chanting vittala

Open

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Entry

₹40 for Indians · ₹600 for foreign visitors

Best time to go

Morning

Time to spend here

About 1 h 30 min

Crowds

Usually quiet

Busiest 11 AM-2 PM with tour groups; quiet before 9 AM. Private vehicles stop at the designated visitor parking area.

On the ASI ticket

This place is one of ten that share one ASI ticket. Bought for a date, the same ticket also gets you into these that day:

Stone ChariotShri Bhashyakara GudiKuduregombe MantapaRuined Gateway with Lofty PillarsZenana EnclosureLotus MahalElephant StablesGuard's Quarters near Elephant StablesGuards' Quarters Archaeological Gallery

₹35 online for Indian visitors · ₹550 for foreign visitors

Book on the official ASI siteASI’s page on Hampi
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About this place

Built in the 15th century under Vijayanagara rule, the Vittala Temple complex is renowned for its ornate stone chariot, a monolithic shrine carved to resemble a temple cart, and a hall of musical pillars, each carved thin enough to ring a distinct musical note, echoing instruments like the veena and mridangam — though the hall is barricaded today and the pillars are no longer struck. Dedicated to Vittala, a form of Vishnu, the complex represents the peak of Vijayanagara temple art.

Good to know

Getting there: Park here. The last stretch to the temple is closed to private vehicles — walk it in about fifteen minutes, or take the electric buggy that runs from the gate.

  • Private cars and motorcycles cannot enter the protected temple approach. Battery-powered visitor vehicles normally run to and from the parking area; fares, queues and operating times can change.
  • You can also walk roughly 1–1.5 km from the parking area. The approach is exposed, so carry water and sun protection.
  • Do not strike the musical pillars, touch fragile carvings or climb on the Stone Chariot; follow the barriers and ASI staff instructions.

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