Vithal Temple Hampi

 **The Jewel of Hampi- The iconic Stone Chariot**
The chariot is actually a shrine dedicated to Garuda, built inside the Vittala Temple Complex.
It was built by King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire during the 16th century, who got fascinated with the Konark Sun temple chariot while fighting a battle in Odissa. The chariot is meant to represent the beauty and artistic perfection of the Empire.