Vithala of Hampi
Deities

Vithala of Hampi

Viṭhala — Hampi musical-pillars temple

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Hindu
Period · Varies

Vithala of Hampi

Tradition

Hindu / Vaishnava

Location

  • Hampi, Vijayanagara, Karnataka (15.34°N, 76.46°E)

Sacred Narrative

The Viṭhala Temple of Hampi (15th–16th c.) — designed during Devarāya II. Features 56 musical pillars that ring when struck (stopped ringing after British colonial-era examination). The stone chariot before the temple is iconic of Vijayanagara. The Ranga Mandapa hosted the royal music and dance of Krishnadevarāya.

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✦Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations✦

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Sacred colours
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📖 Stories

  • Narrative of Vithala of Hampi
    The Viṭhala Temple of Hampi (15th–16th c.) — designed during Devarāya II. Features 56 musical pillars that ring when struck (stopped ringing after British colonial-era examination). The stone chariot before the temple is iconic of Vijayanagara. The Ranga Mandapa hosted the royal music and dance of Krishnadevarāya.
    — Tradition

🪔 Worship Procedures

Daily rites
• tradition-specific

🛕 Principal Temples

🎊 Festivals

  • Annual Vithala of Hampi festival
    Seasonally · 1–10 days

📜 Primary Scriptural Sources

  • Hindu primary textsscriptural/oral