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Stone Chariot in Vijaya Vithal Mandir, Hampi, Karnataka, India. The Vittala Temple in Hampi is an ancient structure, which is well known for its architecture and unmatchedcraftsmanship. 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, Karnataka. This temple has some beautiful stone structures artistic Handworks  - like the stone chariot which cannot be described in words and the interesting musical pillars people love to visit and hear the music thru simple stone pillar. The temple is a major draw amongst the tourists who come from across the globe to witness the once-glorious Vijayanagara capital. The temple is also called Vijaya Vittala Temple and is dedicated to Vittala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to legends, the temple was built as an abode for Lord Vishnu in his Vittala form, but he found the temple to be a very grand one for him and hence he is said...