Though inside the Vijayavittala
Temple complex, the Stone Chariot gets our special attention
because it deserves. One will fall short of words if he/she
tries to describe the beauty of this wonderful man-made piece
of art. Situated to the east of the hall, Stone chariot has
stone wheels which some believe actually rotate. We have not
tested it tough.
The chariot is a miniature
temple. Though some believe it is carved out of a single rock,
it is not the case. It resembles the temple chariots or rathas
in which the idols of the temple are taken out on a traditional
procession.
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