Where is the famous Virupaksha Temple located?
- Bhadrachalam
- Chidambaram
- Hampi
- Srikalahasti
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Virupaksha Temple is located at Hampi, Karnataka. It dates back to the 7th century AD, built by early rulers of the Chalukya dynasty. The temple was expanded by Lakkan Dandesha, a chieftain under the rule of Deva Raya II (Prauda Deva Raya) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Later, during the reign of King Krishnadevaraya in early 16th century. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known here as Virupaksha/Pampa pathi (worshipped in the form of linga), as the consort of the local goddess Pampadevi, who is associated with the Tungabhadra River.
