Introduction
Vithala Temple Hampi is located on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River. The temple can be reached from the west by walking along the riverbank from Hampi Bazaar and also from the east through the Talarigattu Gateway. Being a World Heritage monument, the ruins of the temple are in a moderately good state of preservation. The Vithala Temple, Karnataka is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple has quite a good reputation in using both, the variety of styles that characterizes the shrines within the temple courtyard and the fineness and daintiness of the carvings that embellish them.
History
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