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  2. Virupaksha Temple, Hampi - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  3. Hampi - Wikipedia

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    [3] [4] Hampi continues as a religious centre, with the Virupaksha Temple, an active Adi Shankara-linked monastery and various monuments belonging to the old city. [5] [6] Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336 to 1565 (as Vijayanagara), when it was abandoned. [3] It was a fortified city.

  4. Hampi (town) - Wikipedia

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    Hampi, known as Kishkindha in the Ramayana age is a city in the Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka. [2] Located along the Tungabhadra River in the east and center part of the state, Hampi is near the city of Hospet. It is famous for hosting the Hampi Group of Monuments with the Virupaksha Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

  5. Temples of North Karnataka - Wikipedia

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    3. Ranganatha Temple at Anegondi. 4. Virupaksha Temple at Hampi. 5. Vithala Temple at Hampi. 6. Navalinga Temples at Kuknur. 7. Pattabhirama Temple at Hampi. Pattabhirama Temple is situated in the city of Hampi. Lord Rama is the holy deity who is worshipped here with full dedication. This majestic temple is known for its splendid architecture ...

  6. Vijayanagara architecture - Wikipedia

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    Early 14th century Shiva temples on Hemakuta hill built during the rule of Harihara Raya I incorporates the stepped Kadamba style nagara shikhara (superstructure) The mid-14th century Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri, one of the earliest temples built by the kings of the empire Typical shrine at Hazare Rama temple in Hampi A typical Vijayanagara style pillared maha mantapa (main hall) at ...

  7. Matanga Hill - Wikipedia

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    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.

  8. List of Monuments of National Importance in Bangalore circle

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    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

  9. File:Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, India, Religious festival in ...

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    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.