Interior of Vijayanagara-era temple with carved stone pillars in Hampi, India
Elaborately carved stone pillars line the interior mandapa of a 16th-century Vijayanagara temple in Hampi, Karnataka, India, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Vittala Temple complex in Hampi showcases the pinnacle of Vijayanagara architecture, with each pillar carved from single blocks of granite.
Intricate sculptures of yalis, mythical creatures, and deities adorn the columns that have stood for over 500 years.
Natural light filters through the open pillared halls, illuminating the ancient frescoes that still decorate the ceiling.
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