The railway station at Hosapete being renovated at a cost of Rs 8 crore jointly by the Railways and Tourism department, resembles the famous Stone Chariot of Virupaksha temple at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Stone Chariot is a shrine dedicated to Garuda, the official vehicle of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the three most popular stone chariots in India. Other two are in Konark in Odisha and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. The Stone Chariot was built in the 16th century by the orders of King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire. The emperor is said to have been impressed by the Sun Temple of Konark during the war with Kalinga and wanted to recreate a similar one in Hampi.

Replicating the marvel, the Railways and Tourism departments have undertaken the renovation of the railway station on the lines of the chariot. 

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