Kodandarama Temple

Kodandarama Temple is a 16th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama located in Viththalapura, eastern Hampi, Karnataka, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Built in the Vijayanagara architectural style, it is known for its east-facing sanctum, ornate pillars and sculptures depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Part of the Hampi World Heritage Site, it remains an active place of worship and a notable stop near the Vitthala Temple complex.

Visitors can expect an east-facing Vijayanagara-style temple complex set on a rocky riverside plain near the Tungabhadra River and Chakratirtha. The temple has a sanctum with idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana, a pillared mandapa with carved columns depicting mythological scenes, and a gopuram entrance. The surroundings are open and boulder-strewn with views of the river and nearby Vitthala Temple area. Visitors can walk through the courtyard, view stone carvings and observe ongoing worship activities.

Kodandarama Temple was built in the 16th century during the Vijayanagara Empire period. It exemplifies late Vijayanagara temple architecture and is dedicated to Rama, an avatar of Vishnu. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, recognized for its historical association with the capital city of Vijayanagara.

The temple is an active Hindu place of worship dedicated to Lord Rama and holds religious significance for Vaishnavite devotees. Its sculptures and iconography reflect Ramayana traditions and Vijayanagara artistic heritage, and it remains a cultural landmark within the sacred landscape of Hampi along the Tungabhadra River.