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Tell me About Hampi stone chariot.

Tell me About the Hampi stone chariot.

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      The protected monument is facing the risk of being damaged by such objectionable behavior of some of the tourists.

      About Hampi stone chariot

      • The chariot was built by King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire during the 16th
      • The chariot is a shrine dedicated to Garuda, built inside the Vittala Temple Complex.
      • The massive sculpture of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s escort once was seated atop the chariot but it is empty at the present date.
      • It is internationally recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

      Architectural features of the Chariot

      • It is inspired by the Dravidian style of architecture.
      • The chariot looks like one solid structure but in fact, has been built by slabs of granite.
      • The base on which the chariot rests depicts beautiful mythical battle scenes in intricate detail. There were sculptures of horses where presently elephants are seated.
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