At which one of the following places is the Vitthala temple located?

Elephanta

Chidambaram

Hampi

Nagarjunakonda

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The Vitthala Temple complex is located in Hampi, Karnataka. Hampi was the capital of the powerful Vijayanagara Empire (14th to 16th centuries). The Vitthala Temple is one of the most magnificent structures in Hampi, known for its impressive architecture, intricate carvings, musical pillars, and the iconic stone chariot.

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserving the ruins of the Vijayanagara capital. The Vitthala Temple is a major highlight of the site, showcasing the architectural prowess of the Vijayanagara period.

Elephanta caves are near Mumbai, famous for Shaivite rock-cut architecture. Chidambaram is in Tamil Nadu, home to the famous Thillai Nataraja Temple (Shiva as the cosmic dancer). Nagarjunakonda is an archaeological site in Andhra Pradesh, known for ancient Buddhist structures from the Ikshvaku dynasty period.

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