Jun 5, 2020
Virupaksha Temple - The part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi
Virupaksha Temple – The part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi
The temple was built by Lakkan Dandesha, a chieftain under the ruler Deva Raya II also known as Prauda Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Virupaksha Temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi, and had been considered the most sacred sanctuary over the centuries. It is intact among the surrounding ruins and is still used in worship. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known here as…
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