The Vittala Temple; built in the early 16th century; is devoted to the Hindu god Vithoba (also known as Vitthala and Panduranga); an incarnation of Vishnu or his avatar Krishna.

Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara; the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara; it continues to be an important religious centre; housing the Virupaksha Temple; as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city.