Which temple at Hampi has a shrine designed as a ‘chariot’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Vitthala Temple
The Vitthala temple at Hampi, whose principal deity was Vitthala, a form of Vishnu, has several halls and a unique shrine designed as a chariot, shown in the picture below.
NCERT (2026-27): “5.2. Gopurams and mandapas … Another shrine, the Vitthala temple, is also interesting. Here, the principal deity was Vitthala, a form of Vishnu generally worshipped in Maharashtra. The introduction of the worship of the deity in Karnataka is another indication of the ways in which the rulers of Vijayanagara drew on different traditions to create an imperial culture. As in the case of other temples, this temple too has several halls and a unique shrine designed as a chariot (Fig. 7.24).…”
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