1 History & Culture · 1.3.5 Vijayanagara and Bahmani

1.3.5.6 Vijayanagara architecture: Hampi and the Raya gopuram

Vijayanagara architecture, centred on Hampi, grew from the Chola-Pandya-Hoysala tradition into a grand style marked by raya gopurams, pillared kalyana mandapas and carved pillars with rearing yalis.

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Key terms

  • Hampi
  • Virupaksha temple
  • Vitthala temple
  • stone chariot
  • Hazara Rama
  • Lotus Mahal
  • Mahanavami dibba
  • Raya gopuram
  • Lepakshi
  • kalyana mandapa

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