Sacred Centers
Virupaksha Temple
Achyutaraya Temple
Inscribed Vishnu Temple
Vishnu TempleNo.I
Vishnu TempleNo.II
Vishnu TempleNo.III
Jain Temple
Two Storied Mantapa
Ruined Tank
Mandapa
Chandikeshwara Temple
Saraswati Temple
Monolithic Bull
Narasimha Statue
Linga Temple
Krishna Temple
Kadalekalu Ganesha Temple
Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple
Group of Jain Temples
Vishnupada Temple
Vittala Temple
Stone Chariot
Musical Pillars
King’s Balance

King’s Balance

Sacred Centers
Urban Core
Royal Centers
Suburban Sites
Environs

The south-west of the Vittala temple, the Kings’ Balance and is said to be a structure intended for tulapurusha-dana for weighing the king against precious gems and metals during auspicious occasions like a coronation. It consists of two lofty carved granite pillars supporting a stone beam provided with three hoops on the underside. One of the pillars has a bas-relief depicting a king and two queens, possibly Krishnadeva Raya and his consorts.

The intricate carvings of ornate architectural details are superb and just few meters away from the Temple complex there exists the 'King's Balance' all in stone. Here the Kings' were weighed against gold, coins or grain which was thereafter distributed amongst the poor and this particular religious perform was known 'Tula Bhaara' observed by the people of all classes and status.