Yali and rider

Kalyana Mandapa
Vitthala Temple, Vijayanagara

The pincushion-like turban, worn by this yali rider, indicates that he is a Muslim in the service of the court. Many buildings such as the Queen's Bath in the Royal Center also bear witness to a substantial Muslim population at the site.

A small section of the mahamandapa (plan) can be seen in the background.