One of the unique features of the Vittala Temple is the musical
pillars. Each of the pillars that support the roof of the main temple is
supported by a pillar representing a musical instrument, and is
constructed as 7 minor pillars arranged around a main pillar. These 7
pillars, when struck, emanate the 7 notes from the representative
instrument, varying in sound quality based on whether it represents a
wind, string or percussion instrument.
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