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Virupaksha Temple (ʋɪruːpaː'kʂɐ) is located in Hampi in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India, situated on the banks of the river Tungabhadra, a glorious 7th century temple of Lord Shiva. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Virupaksha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Hampi, an ancient village in Karnataka state in southern India. The temple was constructed in the 7th century CE and remains in use as a place of worship.
- Bidisha Sinha
Jul 30, 2023 · The Virupaksha temple, Hampi is dedicated to Lord Shiva, built by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) of the ruler, Paruda Deva Raya during the Vijayanagara rule. It is also otherwise known as the Pampapathi temple and is a surviving structure amidst the ruins of Hampi.
- Priya Radhakrishnan
Believed to functioning uninterruptedly ever since its inception in the 7th century AD, Virupaksha temple is the oldest and the principal temple in Hampi. This is easily one of the oldest functioning temple in India as well..
Mar 5, 2024 · Virupaksha Temple, an important landmark consecrated to Lord Shiva, is situated in the medieval Karnataka city of Hampi. In recognition of its dual significance as an epicenter of devotion and an amazing piece of architecture and times, this sacred structure attracts tourists from every corner of the world.
The Virupaksha temple (or Prasanna Virupaksha temple) is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river at Hampi. Built during the 7th century, the beautiful architecture and history of the temple have made it a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Virupaksha Temple, one of the oldest structures in the area, is located at Hampi Bazaar. It is said that this temple, believed to have been built in the 7th century, was once a humble structure dedicated to Lord Shiva. Under the Vijayanagara rule, it was constructed upon to achieve epic proportions.
