King's Balance, Hospet

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King’s Balance is situated in proximity to Vittala Temple. Edit

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King’s Balance, one of the important historic sites. It is named after ancient tradition of weighing the emperor against precious metals and food that were distributed to Brahmins. There is a 5 m tall balance, which is also known as Tula Bhara or Tula Purushadana. This practice was carried out during ceremonial and festive days such as solar or lunar eclipses. Three loops on top of the balance into which the balance is hanging is the major attraction. There is a carving of King along with his concerts on the wall at the site. Travellers can advance to the place through Kampa Bhupa’s Path behind Vittala temple.

King’s Balance, Hospet

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Visiting TimeEdit

6.00 AM – 6.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available here from railway station and airport.

Bus : Buses are available from Hospet and regularly ply between here and Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka.

Train : Hospet Railway Station is well connected by rail line to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hubli and Vijapur.

Air : Nearest airport is Bellary about 75 km. Other airports near Hospet are at Bangalore about 350 km and Belgaum about 200 km well connected by Indian Airlines flights to most parts of India.

Others : Autorickshaws are also available here.