We will delve into the importance of Temples in 16th century Vijayanagara and see the various roles they played in it’s highly evolved yet complex society. We will also try to understand what Temples meant to the ordinary citizens of the empire and also to the Vijayanagara rulers.

For some Vijayanagara is a City Of Victory and for some it's a City Of Tragedy. And then for some it’s a City Of Temples, temples of highest quality and exquisite beauty.

Without understanding the place of temples in Vijayanagara, our journey of exploring Vijayanagara’s history will remain forever incomplete. The importance of temples to Vijayanagara goes to its roots.