Kuduregombe Mantapa — Attraction in Karnataka

This pavilion stands at the midway point on the road that connects the Gejjala Mantapa and the Vittala Temple. The name derived from the horse sculptures (Kudure means horse in local dialect) that adorn its front pillars.

For what purpose this had been used is still doubtful. However its location, which is on the chariot road and tentatively facing the temple pond, suggests this structure was of some significance during the annual chariot festival or the boat festival held in the temple tank just across.

The pavilion is covered at its three sides. The open side, with its ornate pillars typical of Vijayanagara, faces the main road. On your way to Vittala Temple you pass this location after the Gejjala Mantapa.

If you plan to a Taxi/Autorickshaw/Tonga for your Vittala Temple tour, keep a few points in mind. They usually don’t bother to stop at such lesser sites en route.

Confirm specifically your itinerary and stopover locations with the driver-guide before you start. Make a shortlist based on your interests and time available at your disposal.If this was helpful👍🏻Check out YouTube channal...

Kuduregombe Mantapa translates to Pavilion of Horse Figures / sculptures and the name indicates the row of pillars on the facade that are adorned with sculptures of riders on leaping horses . Such pillars , with full scale Yali or Horse riders is a hallmark of Vijayanagara architecture and are seen in many pavilions across Hampi . This structure has nothing in the sanctum ; might have been part of a larger monument or served as a resting place for traders .

. It is situated on the way to the more famous Vittala Temple . The electric buggy that takes visitors from Gejjala Mantapa station to Vittala temple passes by Kuduregombe Mantapa , but does not stop there . But a good view can be had from the...

As we walk ahead towards the Vithala temple and crossing the Gejjala Mandapa which was on our right side, the next temple which we get to see is the Kuduregombe Mandapa. This will be on your left hand with having very scenic mountains and huge rocks in the background.

You can have multiple compositions of this temple because there is also a huge tree which can fit in along with the temple images.

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