Its a part of our great history. We must know about our real history.what we are reading is juts a propoganda.

Very nice place and good royalty of construction anywhere in this hampi. This is one place of great sign in historical background. I got a chance to visit this place. It must be visiting places on earth, many foreigners have come to know this history.

The King’s Balance also known is located to the south-west of Vittala temple. The structure is five meters tall and is like an archway, carved from stone. It is believed that, on ceremonious occasions like lunar and solar eclipses and Dussera, the King was weighed against gold, jewels and precious stones, which was then distributed to the temple priest. If you keep walking beyond this point you will find Sugriva cave, Rishimukh hill, Kodandarama temple and beyond this will lead back to Virupaksha temple.

Superb!! Nice place to relax and see a lot of places.

It's a lesser known attraction if you are having a guide guide/plan your entire trip. One can reach the Kings Balance from Vittala Temple or also from Virupaksha aswell(given a very long walk through the Monolithic Bull and achuta devaraya, varaha temple towards Vittala temple.

The King's Balance is situated near the Vittala temple and you can walk to it from the temple relatively easily. There isn't much to see and again the story about the king sitting on one side and traders placing gold equivalent to his weight is the best part of the site.

This is rock pillar frame just outside the Vitthal Mandir complex. You will find it on the way to Virupsksha mandir if you take the riverside walking road. After centuries, these pillars are still standing tall, hence the name. If you take the long road on foot from here along the riverside you can reach Virupaksha mandir and see a lot other stunning temples on the way.

This structure present so close to Vijay Vittala Temple is standing tall telling stories of the glorious times of Vijayanagara Empire when the king used to donate precious stones, gold ornaments & ruby stones for the temple during festivals balancing himself against the wealth. Even now you can see the inscriptions over here and the top end of the balance..

This whole area is good to visit. You will see many things inside this place. Also go for coracle ride which is very near to this place. That is also cheaper than any other place.

The King's Balance in Hampi is a historic site believed to have been used for weighing the king against precious metals, which were then distributed to the poor. It's an intriguing piece of Vijayanagara architecture, featuring two carved granite pillars with a balance beam. The location holds historical and cultural significance, offering a glimpse into the past

The way to go to this place is after crossing the main Chariot temple. It is behind this temple. These are the ruins of the Kings Balance. You will see huge pillars of heavy stone materials. It is advisable to go there either in morning hours or evening hours. Nice and scenic place to explore the area.

It's situated next to the Vijaya Vittala Temple. No tickets are required. It's jus a Dwara and not worth visiting. The cost of an electric vehicle to this monument will be Rs. 10 one way. There are restrooms nearby. It's in the worst condition. There are no drinking water facilities nearby.

This is the famous stone balance where the king used to give donations to the temple. Though the stone balance was there now only the frame remains now. This is in the way to Purandara dasa mandapam which is in the banks tungabhadra

Kings balance is also well historic place and it is situated near the vijay vittala temple in hampi. King's Balance is also called Tula Bhara or Tula Purushadana. It is regarded as one of the unique monuments of Hampi.

King's Balance or Raja Tula Bhara 🖼️ King's Balance is an ancient 15th-century weighing scaled which was used to weigh the king with the royal jewels every year on special occasions. This is a single stone pillar frame just outside the shree Vijaya Vitthal Mandir complex. One can find a way to Virupsksha mandir if you take the riverside walking road and experience a lot other stunning temples Achyutraya temple, Purandarsa Mantapa, Sugreeva Caves, Seeta Seragu, Vridavan, Ancient Stone Bridge, Yantrodharak hanuman temple, Lord Vishnu temple, Lord Rama Temple on the way and will reach to Virupaksh Temple. The monument remains as an amazing example of the glorious days of the Vijayanagara Empire.After centuries, these pillars are still standing tall. विजयनगर साम्राज्याचा वैभवशाली इतिहास.. हंपी 🪷 तुला भार /तुला पुरुषदान🖼️ Must Visit place.

The King's Balance in Hampi is a fascinating historical relic steeped in legend and significance. Its simple yet evocative structure tells tales of the past, where kings once utilized this balance to weigh themselves against precious goods, symbolizing their offerings to the divine. This ritualistic practice adds an intriguing layer to its historical value. Though modest in size, its historical significance and the stories it embodies make it a compelling stop for history enthusiasts and those seeking to unravel the intriguing customs of ancient Indian rulers. Standing in its presence, one can almost feel the weight of the past and appreciate the cultural richness of Hampi.

Situated near the main complex of Vitthala Temple, this structure was supposed to have been used on the occasion of Tulapurusha Dana, when a person would weigh himself against precious materials and then distribute those among the poor.

The King's Balance in Hampi is a fascinating historical structure that holds significance in the region. The King's Balance, also known as Tula Bhara or Tula Purushadana, is an ancient weighing scale located in Hampi, Karnataka. It is a notable monument that offers insights into the cultural and administrative practices of the Vijayanagara Empire. The King's Balance is believed to have been used by the kings of Vijayanagara to weigh themselves against precious metals, gems, or grains, which were then distributed among the poor or used for charitable purposes. This practice was seen as a symbolic act of sharing wealth and maintaining social harmony. The structure consists of two massive stone pillars supporting a horizontal stone beam. The beam itself has hooks or loops on both ends, from which the weighing pans would be suspended. Visitors can witness this architectural marvel and imagine the grandeur of the rituals and ceremonies that took place in the past. The King's Balance is located in a picturesque area of Hampi, surrounded by other historical monuments and the beautiful Hampi landscape. The site offers a serene and tranquil ambiance, allowing visitors to appreciate the architectural prowess of the Vijayanagara Empire and reflect on the historical significance of the place. Visitors to the King's Balance often appreciate the unique design and engineering marvel of the structure. It serves as a reminder of the opulence and cultural practices of the bygone era. Exploring the monument offers a glimpse into the grandeur and administrative strategies employed by the rulers of Vijayanagara.

You can see on the way to sugreeva caves and again two paths if you take left you can see this and if you take a straight road you move near the river.. Left to you while going or coming you take any one way you can see both. Near the river no one will be there if you go for a bath please be careful.

This is just near the Vijaya Vitthala Temple, when you start walking towards the riverside. This balance was used to weight heavy things for king. One can see there is place for the metal rope. This is not yet surrounded by nice green grass or huge shed giving tree, but soon that will be done, we hope.

Beyond this gate, further to north is a huge stone balance, a structure meant for weighing the king against precious gems and metals during important occasions like the birthdays and auspicious days like, festive days, Solar and Lunar eclipses and is either gifted to the temple or to the people which is known as Tulapurusha dana. The Balance consists of two lofty carved granite pillars that support a cross beam that has a sala sikhara structure in the middle. One of the pillars has a bas relief depicting a king and two queens, possibly Krishnadevaraya and his queens.

has a fascinating history associated to it. The story goes that the balance was used by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire on special occasions like the New Year’s Day, Coronation ceremony, solar or lunar eclipse, Dasara, etc. The king used to weigh himself with gold, silver, gems, precious stones and jewellery and give away those things to the priests of the temples in charity. The interesting part is that as such an occasion approached, the royal kitchen used to prepare all the favourite dishes of the king at the insistence of the city council. The king would be provided fatty food at all times and would be allowed to move as less as possible. This was done so that the king would gain a few extra kilos and there would be a little extra wealth to distribute to the priests. The scale was also used to weigh grains and pulses in that era.

A stone structure seems to be an ancient balance.The stories are that king weighed itself against goods and distribute it to its people.it’s near Vijay vitalla temple on away towards achutyaraya temple.

A majestic structure on the way to the Vittala temple if coming through the Achutaraya Temple complex. It was where the king used weigh himself against precious metals and stones, as offerings to the god.