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The Vittala Temple Complex is Hampi's architectural crown jewel and home to the iconic Stone Chariot — a richly carved granite chariot dedicated to Garuda, now featured on India's ₹50 currency note. The temple complex, built in the 15th century, is famous for its 56 musical pillars in the main hall — each pillar produces a distinct musical note when tapped. The outer pillars depict rearing horses, dancers, and mythological scenes with extraordinary detail. Though never completed (work stopped when the empire fell in 1565), the temple represents the highest achievement of Vijayanagara architecture.
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A stunning granite chariot with functional (now locked) wheels, exquisitely carved from a single stone cluster — India's most famous temple sculpture, featured on the ₹50 note.
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56 pillars in the Ranga Mandapa that each produce a different musical note when tapped — carved from single stones, demonstrating Vijayanagara mastery of acoustics and sculpture.
A 1-km colonnaded market street leading to the temple, where elaborate stone columns once supported shops selling diamonds, gold, and silk — a testament to Vijayanagara's wealth.