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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 7th-century temple of Lord Shiva. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi , designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Virupaksha temple is the largest and grandest of the temples in Pattadakal. It was built in the 8th century by Queen Lokamahadevi (Trilokyamahadevi) in 745 to commemorate the victory of her husband (Vikramaditya II) over the Pallavas of Kanchi.
Temples of North Karnataka [1] [2] [3] North Karnataka has many sites in the Temple Map [ clarification needed ] of Karnataka , India, with some surviving monuments going back to the 7th century AD. The Badami Chalukyas were the builders of rock cut caves and ancient temple complexes.
Pages in category "7th-century Hindu temples" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. ... Virupaksha Temple, Hampi; W. Wangath Temple complex
Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal Sri Gundan Anivaritachari was the chief architect of the Virupaksha temple, the most famous and centerpiece at world heritage temple complex at Pattadakal . According to inscriptions he held such titles as "Anikapuravastu Pitamaha" and "Tenkanadesiya Sutradhari".
A colorful Hindu religious procession involving the deity Shiva in ancient Virupaksha Temple of Hampi, Karnataka, India. The temple was built the Vijayanagara Empire in 7th century. Hampi itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Virupaksha temple of 8th century is the best example of the fruits of creative fusion in terms of the plan, style and integration of arts. Date 9 September 2017, 17:58:17
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.