05/08/2020
According to the local myths ,this the place where rama killed valli and crowned sugreeva. The name kodandarama means crowned rama in local dialect .
The scarced bathing spot in front is one of the holiest spots for the pilgrins to hampi (see chakratirtha). You can see long ancient pavillions next to his temple that have been used by thr pilgrims as rest place for many centuries.
Like mentioned earlier this is more known for its religious importance than for the architectural peculiarity .three very tall statues of rama lakshmana and Sita are enclosed in the sanctum .the idols are sort of deep bas relief carved on huge boulder at the hill side .the sanctum and the pillared pavilion are added around it later stage .during peak monsoon season the river water raises and sometimes reaches up to the temple courtyard.
You can reach here by walk along the river bank in fact the river side trek path that connects hampi bazzar to the vittala temple passes along the courtyard of this shrine .it is possible to bring your bicycle ..
Alternatively .you can just climb across the hill lock behind the Nandi statue. Now you are near the achyuta Raya temple .head to river bank.
