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The Vithala Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Vithala Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
One of the highlights here are the musical pillars. One of the highlights here are the musical pillars.

Next to the Narasimha statue you find a
Shivlinga which stands in water. It is about 3
metres in height carved from a single stone.
The sanctum has no ceiling and the lingam is
constantly immersed in a bed of water. This is
because a canal from the river passes through
the temple.

As you enter the complex, you see the iconic structure of
a chariot. This chariot is dedicated to Garuda the official
vehicle of Lord Vishnu and has been carved from a single
stone.

The Sasivekalu Temple is an open pavilion. With a large
statue of Lord Ganesha, carved from a single stone

The Elephant Stables, built in the Indo Islamic style, are
Laxmi Narasimha Temple is the largest monolith statue of one of the least destroyed structures in Hampi, During
Hampi. It is also known as the statue of Ugra Narasimha the Vijaynagar Empire, the royal elephants were housed
which is Lord Vishnu in his fierce form. here

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