Question

Who built Vittala swamy temple in Hampi ?
A. Sadasivaraya
B. Devaraya II
C. Alia Ramaraya
D. Saluva Narasimha

Answer 1

Hint:
- One of Hampi's most-visited and most photographed protected monuments is the Vittala Temple.
- Who built Vittal company was the greatest of the Sangama dynasty's kings, a proficient administrator, warrior, and scholar.

Complete answer:
- Hampi is the capital Vijayanagara Empire of the 14th century, situated in the Tungabhadra basin in the Bellary District, Central Karnataka.
- The finest example of Vijayanagar Temple Architecture is the Vittal Temple Complex.
- Krishnadeva Raya (A.D. 1509-30) erected a large number of royal buildings and the Vittal Temple Complex is one of them. Hampi temples are noted for their large dimensions, florid ornamentation, bold and delicate carvings, and stately pillars containing Ramayana and Mahabharata subjects.
The ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire was Deva Raya II. He was the greatest of the rulers of the Sangama dynasty, a competent administrator, warrior, and scholar. In the Kannada language and in the Sanskrit language, he wrote well-known works.

The temple was built during the reign of Devaraya II in the 15th century. The temple is dedicated to Vittala and is also called Vijaya Vittala Temple.
- Vittala is also said to be Lord Vishnu's incarnation.
- The temple was constructed for Lord Vishnu in his Vittala form according to the legends, but when he learned that the temple was very grand in nature, he returned to live in his humble home in Pandharpur.
- There are some beautiful stone structures in the Vittala Temple, such as the stone chariot and the musical pillars. Both of these structures talk a lot about the period's unmatched craftsmanship.
- This temple in Hampi attracts visitors from all over the world, but it's in shambles for the most part.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
- Some of the significant architectural remains of Hampi are the Mahanavami Dibba, a range of ponds and tanks, and the row of pillared Mandapas.
- The majority of these temples in Hampi were supplied with widespread bazaars flanked by storied Mandapas on either side.