Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala temple having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes…

Answer: (c) Hampi

The Vitthala (Vijaya Vittala) temple is in Hampi, the Vijayanagara capital. Its mahamandapa has pillars whose smaller columns give musical notes when struck.

• ✓ (c) The Vitthala temple complex is among the main temple groups at Hampi.
• ✗ (a) Belur has the Hoysala Chennakeshava temple.
• ✗ (b) Bhadrachalam is a Rama temple on the Godavari.
• ✗ (d) Srirangam has the Ranganathaswamy temple of the Dravida style.

Remember · Hampi's Vitthala temple: musical pillars and the stone chariot.

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