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Stone Chariot inside Vittala Temple.
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. Sometimes referred to as the Vishnu Temple this is one of the recommended places to see the carving of the Ananta Sayana aspect of lord Vishnu with great details. That is Vishnu resting on the serpent Ananta. The temple is located at the north end of the Courtesan’s Street facing the Achyut Raya’s temple.



The long rectangular shrine is fashioned with a stepped porch in front.
. The unlit sanctum is fitted with a metal grille door. However if you are visiting this during the brighter time of the day, it’s not very difficult to make out the images inside the sanctum.



This long image of Vishnu portrayed with four arms is in a reclining posture on the coiled body of the cosmic snake Anantha. The snake with its seven-headed hood forms a canopy over Vishnu’s head.



One of Vishnu’s right hand supports his head.
Vishnu in Reclined form the Vishnu shrine at the end of Courtesans Street. Vishnu is resting on the snake called Ananta who is floating the cosmic ocean. Note the hood of Ananta makes a shield over Vishnu's head. Also you can see Lord Brahma ( the four headed god of creation) siting on a lotus sprouting from Vishnu's naval. Siting at the feet of Vishnu are the two consorts Bhudevi and Sridevi.
Vishnu in Reclined form the
Vishnu shrine at the end of
Courtesans Street. Vishnu is
resting on the snake called
Ananta who is floating the
cosmic ocean. Note the hood of
Ananta makes a shield over
Vishnu's head. Also you can
see Lord Brahma ( the four
headed god of creation) siting
on a lotus sprouting from
Vishnu's naval. Siting at the
feet of Vishnu are the two
consorts Bhudevi and Sridevi.
Vishnu in Reclined form the Vishnu shrine at the end of Courtesans Street. Vishnu is resting on the snake called Ananta who is floating the cosmic ocean. Note the hood of Ananta makes a shield over Vishnu's head. Also you can see Lord Brahma ( the four headed god of creation) siting on a lotus sprouting from Vishnu's naval. Siting at the feet of Vishnu are the two consorts Bhudevi and Sridevi.

. The other right hand holds the Chakra (the discus weapon). Also one of his left hands hold a conch shell named Panchajanya; the second left hand rests by his side.



His two consorts – Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and Bhudevi, the goddess of earth – sits side by side. In fact his feet rests on their laps.
Map of Achyutraya's Temple and Courtesans' Street. 1.Pushkarini (temple tank) 2.Courtesans' Street (Sule Bazaar) 3. Ramp for chariot. 4.Achyuta Raya's Temple 5. Vishnu Temple 6. Hastagiri Ranganathaswamy Temple 7.Kodanda Rama Temple 8. Varaha Temple 9.Vishnu shrine 10. Chakratirtha 11. Hampi Bazaar 12. Monolithic Bull 13. Folk Goddess 14. Veerabhadra Temple.
Map of Achyutraya's Temple and
Courtesans' Street.
1.Pushkarini (temple tank)
2.Courtesans' Street (Sule
Bazaar) 3. Ramp for chariot.
4.Achyuta Raya's Temple 5.
Vishnu Temple 6. Hastagiri
Ranganathaswamy Temple
7.Kodanda Rama Temple 8.
Varaha Temple 9.Vishnu shrine
10. Chakratirtha 11. Hampi
Bazaar 12. Monolithic Bull
13. Folk Goddess 14.
Veerabhadra Temple.
Map of Achyutraya's Temple and Courtesans' Street. 1.Pushkarini (temple tank) 2.Courtesans' Street (Sule Bazaar) 3. Ramp for chariot. 4.Achyuta Raya's Temple 5. Vishnu Temple 6. Hastagiri Ranganathaswamy Temple 7.Kodanda Rama Temple 8. Varaha Temple 9.Vishnu shrine 10. Chakratirtha 11. Hampi Bazaar 12. Monolithic Bull 13. Folk Goddess 14. Veerabhadra Temple.

. One of the goddesses rests her hand on the club wepon of the god kept near his feet.



Brahma, the three-headed creator god is seen sitting on a lotus, which sprouts from the navel of Vishnu. The whole image is carved on the vertical face of a rock placed inside the sanctum.



You would naturally pass through this temple courtyard if you walk between the Hampi Bazaar area and Vittala temple via the riverside trek path. The temple is at your right side, facing your path, when you exit the Courtesan’s Street and take a right turn towards the direction of Vittala temple. Look out for this shrine with a few steps just in front.



The temple can easily give you a miss, as it may appear as yet another ruined temple in an area packed with numerous such structures. The plain and humble looking exterior of the temple doesn’t help either.



Admission free. Photography allowed.


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