The followers of Bhakti movement condemned polytheism and believed in one god. They also denounced all forms of idolatry and greatly emphasised on the fundamental unity of all religions.
The Tiruvengalanatha temple was built at Vijayanagara during the reign of the king Achyuta Deva Raya. Tiruvengalanatha temple is now popularly known as the Achyutaraya temple on the name of this king.