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Chariot Festival
The bustling Bazaar Street VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
is the main centre of activity
and the venue for the Practical Information
colourful Chariot Festival. Bellary district. 364 km (226 miles)
The temple chariot carries NW of Bengaluru.
the main deity through Tel (08394) 228 537.
n Bazaar St. 8 Virupaksha
the streets so it can be
publicly honoured. Temple: Open daily. Lotus Mahal:
& also covers the Vitthala
Temple. _ Chariot Festival (Feb),
Hampi Festival (Nov). Foreigners
must register at Virupaksha
Temple Police Station.
0 metres 500
0 yards 500 Transport
£ Hospet, 13 km (8 miles)
W of site. @

Elephant Stables
An imposing structure of 11 chambers, this once housed the
royal elephants. Especially noteworthy are the polygonal roofs,
alternating with smooth or ribbed domes.
Canal

. Lotus Mahal
A skilful blend of Hindu and
Islamic architecture, this
Hospet building may have served as
Great a socializing area for the
Hazara Ramachandra Bath
Temple women in the royal family.
Ruined Palaces

Stepped Tank
Archaeological This small, square tank with multiple steps was fed by a
Museum water chute, part of an extensive “hydraulic system” that
brought water to the Royal Centre.

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