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The temple is dedicated to Sri Virupaksha. The temple was built by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II, also known as Prauda Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi, capital of the Vijayanagar empire, sits on the banks of the Tungabhadra River (Pampa hole/Pampa river). Virupaksha Temple is the main center of ...
The Vitthala temple and market complex is over 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) north-east of the Virupaksha temple near the banks of the Tungabhadra River. It is an artistically sophisticated Hindu temple in Hampi, and is part of the sacred centre of Vijayanagara.
Virupaksha [12] [13] [14] Hampi Vijayanagara 14th-16th centuries UNESCO World Heritage Site Temple tank (Pushkarni) [15] [16] Hampi Vijayanagara 16th century Stepped temple tank in Hoysala style, UNESCO World Heritage Site Hazara Rama [12] [13] Hampi Vijayanagara c.1406-1542 UNESCO World heritage site Chandikeshwara [12] [17] Hampi Vijayanagara ...
Hampi and the Matanga Hill temples are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1986), as they were rediscovered by the British Raj in the year 1800. UNESCO built hotels, hice, restaurants and small stores under a jurisdiction on ancient Hindu relics in 2012, at the cost of the homes of 300 people and the Virupaksha Temple.
This is a beautiful temple built by the Kanakagiri Naiks. This temple has several stone and wooden statues and plaster models. It has a beautiful tank surrounded by sculptured walls. Mahadeva Temple (Itagi) Koppal District, North Karnataka. 3. Ranganatha Temple at Anegondi. 4. Virupaksha Temple at Hampi. 5. Vithala Temple at Hampi. 6. Navalinga ...
Kathale Basti consisting of two small ruined stone built Jaina Mandapas, a little Siva Temple containing a linga and a small Oblong Stone-built Temple Hosal: Udupi Upload Photo: N-KA-B199 Ananthapadmanabha temple with ancient 'Dalans' in ruins around Karkal: Udupi Ananthapadmanabha temple with ancient 'Dalans' in ruins around: N-KA-B200
English: The complex of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi is a significant architectural marvel and a pivotal site in the region's rich cultural heritage. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest functioning temples in India, dating back to the 7th century.
English: Hindu women in colorful saris are preparing for upcoming Hindu religious procession in ancient Virupaksha Temple. The temple was built by the Vijayanagara Empire in 7th century. The temple's history is uninterrupted from the 7th century. Hampi, Karnataka, India.