Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple
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The Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple is an iconic 16th-century granite shrine carved in the form of a ceremonial chariot, renowned as one of the most celebrated architectural masterpieces of the Hampi temple complex in Karnataka, India.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural masterpiece
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monument ⓘ stone chariot ⓘ |
| access | open to public ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Vijayanagara architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedDeity | Vishnu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtDuring | Vijayanagara Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtUnder | reign of King Krishnadevaraya ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | 16th century ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | emblematic image of Hampi in popular media ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Garuda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts | a temple car used in Hindu processions ⓘ |
| featuredOn | Indian currency note (₹50, Mahatma Gandhi New Series) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| function | shrine ⓘ |
| governedBy | Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
axle-like base
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ornamental pillars ⓘ reliefs depicting mythological scenes ⓘ sculpted horses in front ⓘ stone wheels ⓘ |
| heritageSiteOf | Group of Monuments at Hampi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | UNESCO World Heritage Site component ⓘ |
| influenced | design of stone chariot at Konark Sun Temple (as a comparative reference in tourism and scholarship) ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Hampi
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India ⓘ Karnataka ⓘ Vittala Temple complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | granite ⓘ |
| near | musical pillars hall of Vittala Temple ⓘ |
| nearestCity | Hospet NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed sculptural work
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iconic representation of Hampi ⓘ intricate stone carvings ⓘ |
| orientation | faces east ⓘ |
| partOf |
Hampi temple complex
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Vijaya Vittala Temple NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| photographyStatus | popular subject for photography ⓘ |
| preservationStatus | partially damaged but preserved ⓘ |
| region | Deccan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| shape | ceremonial chariot ⓘ |
| statePartyOfWorldHeritage | India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolOf |
Karnataka tourism
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Vijayanagara architectural excellence ⓘ |
| tourismImportance | major attraction for visitors to Hampi ⓘ |
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.