Hampi Stone Chariot:
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It is an iconic monument located in front of Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi, Karnataka.
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Stone Chariot is a shrine dedicated to Garuda, the official vehicle of Lord Vishnu
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Stone Chariot in Hampi is one of the three most popular stone chariots in India. Other two are in Konark (Odisha) and Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu).
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Built in Dravidian style, the stone chariot reflects skill of temple architecture under the patronage of Vijayanagara rulers who reigned from 14th to 17th century CE.
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Why in news? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has placed wooden barricades around it.
Related Facts:
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Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Vijaya Vittala Temple also known as Vittala Temple is dedicated to Lord Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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The temple is located in Hampi, near the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
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Temple was built in the 15th century during the reign of King Devaraya II of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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Several sections of the temple were expanded and renovated during the reign of Krishnadevaraya, the famous ruler of the Vijayanagara dynasty.