The Secrets of Vijaya Vittala Temple @ at Hampi
The Vijaya Vittala Temple is one of the most extravagant architectural showpiece of the Vijayanagara empire at Hampi.
Situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, this iconic temple boasts of
The incredible stone chariot
The fascinating musical pillars
The ranga mantapa
The secrets behind the intricate carvings
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Vittala Temple Complex (Stone Chariot) Hampi
Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. It is considered to be one of the largest and the most famous structure in Hampi. The temple is located in the north eastern part of Hampi, near the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
The iconic temple has amazing stone structures such as the incomparable stone chariot and the fascinating musical pillars. This predominant monument of Hampi is a major attraction of the ruined town and is a must-see for visitors and tourists.
The renowned Vittala Temple dates back to the 15th century. It was built during the reign of King Devaraya II (1422 – 1446 A.D.), one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. Several portions of the temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign of Krishnadevaraya (1509 – 1529 A.D.), the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara dynasty. He played a significant role in giving the monument its present look.
Vittala Temple is presumed to be the grandest of all temples and monuments in Hampi. The temple exemplifies the immense creativity and architectural excellence possessed by the sculptors and artisans of the Vijayanagara era.
Ranga Mantapa is one of the main attractions of the Vittala Temple. The large mantapa is renowned for its 56 musical pillars. These musical pillars are also known as SAREGAMA pillars, indicating the musical notes emitted by them. The musical notes are emanated when the pillars are tapped gently.
The Stone Chariot in Hampi is an artistic marvel that is renowned for its exquisite architecture. The Stone Chariot is located within the Vittala Temple complex that is situated in the north eastern part of Hampi. The striking chariot is considered to be the most fascinating sculptural achievement of Vijayanagara era built in 16th century.
It is believed that the idea for the construction of the chariot dates back to the time when King Krishnadevaraya saw the famous stone chariot at the Konark Sun Temple in Odissa while waging war on the eastern state.
The architecture and beauty of the chariot at Konark Sun Temple fascinated him so much that he decided to construct a similar chariot in his own kingdom, Vijayanagara. As Hampi was the core of the Vijayanagara Empire, he decided to build a magnificent stone chariot in Hampi.
The Stone Chariot represents the artistic perfection of the craftsmen of the Vijayanagara period. The Stone Chariot is actually a shrine that has been given the shape of a chariot and has been decorated with ornamental carvings.
The shrine is dedicated to Garuda, the mythical mount of Lord Vishnu. The temple had an image of Garuda enshrined inside the sanctum.
The Stone Chariot is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. One of the specialties of the architecture of this structure is that the chariot looks as if it is a monolithic structure that has been carved out of a gigantic stone.
However, the colossal structure was built using a number of granite blocks of huge size. The joints of the granite blocks were hidden by exceptional carvings and it provided the chariot the look of a monolithic structure.The base platform is decorated with scenes from mythical battles.
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Hampi is purely magical. My four day trip to Hampi was amazing, four days are not enough to explore it's beauty, they say there are several numbers of Musical pillars in Hampi, the main ones are in the Vitthala temple complex. The guide shown me few of them, then I started discovering more Musical pillars by myself. I spent almost a day finding pillars that produce music. This pillar is from the Achyutaraya Temple complex, I found this particular pillar produce best tonal variations.
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According to 'Shilpa Rathna Ajithagamana' – a Kannada language literature of Vijayanagara period, these pillars are made by Casting method.
1. Rocks were melted into liquid form.
2. Sand and other minerals were mixed into the molten rock.
3. Molten rock poured into the shape of the pillars, then cut and carved carefully.
4. These pillars were installed meticulously in presence of musicians during night, in absolute silence.
these pillars are mainly categorized into two different types:
1. 'Sthri Shile' which resonates like Veena and other string instruments.
2. 'Poon Shile' resonates like percussion instruments such as Tabala, Mrudanga etc.
The book also mentioned how Rangamantapa at Vijaya Vittala Temple, Viroopaksha temple and various other temples were built. Definitely not aliens, but epic craftsmanship of ancient Hindus.
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In this video I am going to talk about everything one must know about the famous, the ancient and the mysterious temple of Hampi, Karnataka - Vijaya Vittala Temple. I will also talk about the hidden trail to tungabhadra river. Keep watching by the end of this video you will be left with adjectives like - Unreal, enchanting, surreal and marvelous.
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Let me tell you how did I reach Vittala Temple.
Vittala temple is at a distance of 9 km from Hampi Bus Stand and 5.5 km from Kamalapura Bus Stand. I was so enchanted by the temple that I decided to visit twice. So on the first day I visited from the Hampi Bus Stand and the second day since I was staying at the hippie island I took my bike across the tungabhadra river and rode to Vittala Temple. If you are staying at Hippie island this is the best you could do.
There are only 10 bikes so it’s tough to get a bike in hampi but you can hire a bicycle.
Ok, one more thing that you can’t take your bike till vittala temple. You have to park your vehicle and then either you can take battery rickshaw or you can walk.
Alright, let’s travel back in time and unwind the mysteries.
The most iconic structure of Hampi is the Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple. The chariot, built in a rectangular platform, is built out of giant granite blocks. All around the base of chariot is carved with mythical battle scenes. Moreover, if you see on the reverse side of 50 rupee note, it depicts the stone chariot of Hampi.
Vittala temple which is believed to be built in 15th century, houses one of the biggest mysteries of Indian Temples. The very fact that a set of pillars could produce music without any other instrument got me interested. The 56 musical pillars at Ranga Mandapa when tapped one can hear musical note sa re ga ma pa. While science has worked hard to debunk and find a logical reason behind the musical pillars, the mystery remains unsolved.
The temple is based on the first Dravidian Temple architecture. Each carving on a pillar is unique and either represents the Gods and Goddesses of Hampi or has a depiction of the daily life of Hampi. The tree at Vittala temple is said to be more than 500 years old.
The temple has three gopura entrances in north, south, and east. This vast temple complex can be divided into three parts namely the outer mukhamandapa, the central rangamandapa and the interior sukhanasi and garbhagriha.
I arrived at the Vitthala Temple entrance super early in the morning so I had the privilege of exploring the temple complex completely alone and to be able to soak it all up in utter peace.
As you exit and head along the trail, you come across this structure which is a weighing balance. The king used to sit on one side of a weighing scale and the side would be piled with gold, silver and precious stones. The treasures weighing equal to the kings weight was distributed to the poor and the priests on the special occasions.
There is the Kondanda Rama temple, an old Hanuman temple but what fascinates me is Sugriva’s cave, one of the places to visit in Hampi.
Sugreeva's Cave was once the abode of the mythical monkey warrior Sugreeva, a great devotee of Lord Rama. It is a natural cave.
The Varaha Temple is one of the most impressive temples in Hampi. The structure is famous for its architectural beauty and carvings on the walls.
While I was walking I came across a tree which had colorful hangings. At first it looked scary to me so I asked a priest going that way and he told me that this is an auspicious wish tree. All those things hanging from the tree are cloth cradles wishing for a child and the stones below are wishes for homes.
This magnificent UNESCO World Heritage monument is an architectural gem and the starting point of this trail. You can either dedicate a day or two to this trail or rush through it in half a day. I would suggest you to take it slow, absorb the details and enjoy it to the fullest.
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Vijaya Vittala temple
Vijaya Vittala temple is the most spectacular and the must-visit temple of Hampi. This temple houses the world-renowned marvel “Stone Chariot” and musical pillars which attract huge crowd from around the world. The temple is about 22 km from Sanapura lake and we reached at 11 AM. The vehicle entry near the temple complex is banned in order to protect it from pollution. One has to stop the vehicle in the parking lot which is about 1 km from the temple and need to take the battery operated vehicle or bus service to go to the temple. The ticket price for this service is 20 Rs/person. You can even opt for walking if you are okay with getting sunburned. One of the advantages of a walk from the parking lot to the temple is that you get to explore Gejjala Mandapa, Kudure Bombe Mantapa, and Vittala Bazar.
Opening hours: 10 AM to 5.30 PM
Entrance fee: 30 Rs (This ticket is valid for both Zenana closure and Vittala temple if used on the same day)
This masterpiece of Vijayanagara dynasty was built around 15th century AD during the reign of King Devaraya II (1422 - 1446 AD). Several portions of the temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign of Krishnadevaraya (1509 - 1529 AD). The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Vittala. As soon as you enter the temple complex, you would be mesmerized with its huge area containing architectural marvels.
The stone chariot kept in front of the temple attracts you like a magnet and you cannot miss striking a pose with this precious monument. The temple built in the form of the chariot is the proof of supreme craftsmanship of the Vijayanagara empire. This is one of the only three famous stone chariots in India, the other two being in Konark and Mahabalipuram. It is believed that the wheels of this stone chariots used to be rotated during olden days. The art sculpted on this chariot is truly a treat for eyes.
The temple complex has many pillared Mandapas with extremely well-carved pillars. The most important among them is the main Mandapam which has musical pillars. It contains 56 musical pillars, 40 of which are regularly disposed to form an aisle while the remaining 16 form a rectangular court in the centre. When you gently tap them, it emits soothing musical notes, hence the name. Very unfortunately, we could not witness this unique phenomenon as the main Mandapam was under renovation and public entry was restricted. We felt very sad about missing this. We visited the other main attractions – the Amman shrine, 100 pillared halls, and marriage hall. We spent a lot of time appreciating the monuments and then left at 12.15 PM.
King's Balance
A little walk from the Vittala temple complex is the King’s balance. We did not find this a very interesting attraction. It consists of a 12 feet stone beam at a height of 15 feet supported by long granite pillars. It looks more like an archway now. However, in olden days, the balance was used by the king to weigh himself with gold, gems, silver and precious stones and distributed to the temple priests on certain occasions like Solar or Lunar eclipse, New Year's Day, Coronation day etc.
We waited for the battery operated car at the Vittala temple complex for about 15 mins and reached the parking lot at 12.45 PM. Then, we headed towards Mango Tree restaurant for lunch.
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Vitthala Temple & Malyavant Raghunatha Temple - Hampi, KARNATAKA...Part (7)
Vitthala Temple - 16th century temple is dedicated to Lord Vitthala, after the Deity in Pandharpur has fifty-six musical pillars, each sounding a different musical tone when struck. There are sculptures of Varaha and other incarnations of Lord Vishnu. In the hall there are pillars decorated with various carved forms of Narasimha. It is considered to be the most outstanding temple in Hampi. In front of the temple there is an impressive stone chariot for Garuda, Lord Vishnu's carrier. The stone wheels move. This temple is a World Heritage Monument (one of three in South India). The Malyavanta Raghunathaswamy temple - built in the Dravidian style. Strange-looking fishes and marine monsters carved along its outer walls are worth noticing.
Musical Pillars at Vithala Temple in Hampi
The musical pillars of Vithala temple in Hampi produce melodious and feet-tapping tunes. In this video a guide plays varied tunes on the pillars. You can read more about these musical pillars and Hampi on -
Decoding The Secret Holes of Vittala Temple, Hampi - WHY were they Drilled?
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Hey guys, I am at the ancient Vitthala temple in Hampi, and I just found out - there are strange holes drilled all around the temple. It appears that no one has noticed them, because they are not easy to find, unless you examine these walls very closely. These series of holes are just about a centimeter wide. How did ancient builders drill these holes on granite, which is one of the hardest rocks in the world? Today, we use diamond tipped drill bits to create such holes on granite, but how was it done in ancient times? But there is something much more fascinating. Directly above this series of holes, we can see another row of holes, a little bit bigger than the ones below. And there is a third row of holes right above this as well, making the pattern much more complex.
But the most important question is not how they drilled these holes, but why? Why were these holes drilled all around the temple? Archeologists say these were created for mere decoration, for simple reasons like placing flowers or incense sticks all around the temple, but these theories are not convincing. Is there a way to find out if these holes were made for mere decoration or if they were an important part of the temple's design? See, the ancient builders were extremely intelligent, they predicted these structures would be destroyed in the future by human beings. So they created a small 3d model of the temple within the temple itself which details the most important aspects of the temple. Here you can see that this model shows how the original temple looked before it was destroyed by invaders. It was complete, with multiple levels and finished with these objects called Kalasha which is how a finished temple would look. But why am I randomly showing you this model, while discussing about the holes in the temple? Because, if these holes around the temple were carved for a very important reason, the 3d model would also have these holes. If they were drilled for mere decoration, it won't be detailed in the model because the model only shows you the most important features of the temple.
So, I examined this model to see if there are any holes carved on it, and I find exactly what I am looking for. Here are a series of very minute holes carved in the model, these holes are actually just 1 millimeter wide. I think I have just discovered the smallest holes ever drilled in ancient times. I mean, 1 millimeter holes on granite, created by ancient builders - How is something like this even possible without the help of machines? Remember, this whole city of Hampi is full of evidence about ancient machining technology and I showed you how they used lathe machines in my previous video.. you can click on the card on the top right corner to see it.
So these minute holes on the model prove that the holes were not created for mere decoration, but an important part of the temple's design. But the big question that needs to be answered is this: Why were these holes drilled all around the temple? Remember, I have shown you something very similar in Brihadeeswara temple which was built a thousand years ago, and this structure also has these minute holes all around its base. Why do these ancient temples have minute holes drilled all around the base?
To understand this, we have to examine what ancient temples actually represent. You might wonder why ancient Indian temples always look like rocket spacecraft, well they were in fact designed specifically to look like spacecraft. The main structure inside any temple complex is called Vimana, which actually means aircraft or spacecraft.
All Hindu temples have this Vimana, which is always aerodynamically shaped. This structure at Hampi has been destroyed, but from the model, we can clearly see that this Vimana is also aerodynamically shaped with multiple levels.
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Vitthala Temple in Hampi, Karnataka
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Musical Hall, Vitthala Temple, Hampi, Karnataka
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Musical pillars at Vithala Temple, Hampi
As the epicenter of Hampi's attractions, Vittala Temple is the most extravagant architectural showpiece of Hampi. No amount of words can explain this spectacle. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus with compound wall and gateway towers. There are many halls, pavilions and temples located inside this campus.
Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of lord Vishnu. This aspect of Vishnu was worshiped in this part of the country as their cult deity by the cattle herds (see Gods of Hampi).
The temple was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. You can even see the remains of a township called Vittalapura that existed around this temple complex. The highlight of Vittala temple is its impressive pillared halls and the stone chariot. The halls are carved with an overwhelming array of sculptures on the giant granite pillars. The stone chariot located inside the campus is almost an iconic structure of Hampi.
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Vitthala Temple - Pinnacle of Vijaynagara empire art - Hampi
The most splendid of temples at Vijayanagar is the Vitthala temple, near the Tungabhadra river. It is considered to be the most ornate of the Vijayanagar temples.
Vitthala - Vishnu is enshrined in this temple. The mahamandapam of this temple, in front of the sanctum - enclosed in the inner courtyard is of great beauty. It's base is chiseled with friezes of the swan, the horse and the warrior. At intervals, there are projections with bas reliefs portraying the deification of the ten avataras of Vishnu.
The steps on the east of the mahamandapam are flanked by an elephant balustrade. The facades are lined with forty pillars, each over 10 feet in height. Each group of pillars has a central pillar with slender shafts around. The center of the Mahamandapam has sixteen pillars decorated with Narasimha and Yali, forming a rectangular court. The ceiling of the Mahamandapam is also covered with sculptural work.
The stone chariot in this temple is of great fame. Its stone wheels, each shaped in the form of a lotus, are capable of revolving. It represents the sprakling creativity of the artistes of the fifteenth century. Temple chariots are often mobile reproductions of a temple. The stone chariot here is in turn a static version of the mobile temple chariot.
UNESCO Hampi, India No. 1 Sight: Vitthala/Vittala Temple
Vitthala Temple has amazing stone structures such as the stone chariot and the fascinating musical pillars. We have been fortunate enough to have seen a stone chariot at Konark (in Orissa) and wasn't impressed - link in this video.
...but the musical pillars are something else. Excellent guide Ravi tapped out a little tune on the unofficial pillars. The Official Pillar's are a no-no..
Historical Vitthala Temple Hampi
Historical Vitthala Temple Humpi
The Vittala Temple in Hampi is an ancient structure, which is well known for its architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. The monument is seen as one of the largest and famed structures in the group of monuments in Hampi. The temple is located in the northeastern part of Hampi near the banks of the river Tungabhadra
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Hampi musical stone pillars
The sangeetha mantapa at Vittala Temple complex near Hampi is built with stone pillars with varying length and width with varying weights added on top to create different musical instrument notes when struck with tender sticks. This temple was built in 15th century AD by the Vijayanagara empire kings.
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