Virupaksha temple, considered as one of the greatest and most sacred place of India. This archeological beauty is located on the south
bank of river Tungabhadra. It is said that Chalukya and Hoysala kings also contributed to making the small shrine into a big temple.
bank of river Tungabhadra. It is said that Chalukya and Hoysala kings also contributed to making the small shrine into a big temple.
It is believed that the temple is functioning uninterruptedly ever since, the very first foundation was made in 7th century. This makes it one of the oldest functioning temples of India.
The temple is made up of Brick and mortar. Under the rule of Vijayanagar kings.
The temple is made up of Brick and mortar. Under the rule of Vijayanagar kings.
the temple was decorated with beautiful artwork. The walls of temples are carved with murals, sculptures and cultural events. The sanctum contains the idol of lord Virupaksha in the form of a Linga. A corridor surrounds the sanctum.
The main temple is east facing and has two large courtyards. This courtyard mainly houses a pillared hall called 100-column hall at the far left corner.
After Sri Krishnadevaraya, the Muslim invaders destroyed fierce fully the Hampi city and the Virupaksha Temple.
After Sri Krishnadevaraya, the Muslim invaders destroyed fierce fully the Hampi city and the Virupaksha Temple.
The major renovation of Virupaksha temple took place in 19th century. The destroyed parts were restored, the north and east gopurams constructed to bring back the glory of the Virupaksha temple.
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