subject: Virupaksha Temple Tour [print this page] The south Indian state of Karnataka is an enchanting land where architectural beauty is found in plenty. Hampi, a historic village in this state is renowned the world over for its architectural ruins which still hold the old-world-charm. Virupaksha Temple is one of the most fascinating temples in Hampi where tourists come from far and wide. Hampi is famous as a World Heritage Site for its beautiful architectural ruins. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshiped in the form of Virupaksha or Pampapati in the shrine. It is an ancient temple which enjoys a prized place in the hearts of devotees. Being one of the main pilgrimage centers in Hampi, it attracts many a devotee. It was built in the 7th century by Lokamahadevi, the Queen of Vikaramaditya II to celebrate her husband's victory over the rulers of Kanchipuram. Addition of more structures to this shrine by the Vijayanagara Empire was a great contribution towards its architectural beauty. Fully intact, the temple is surrounded by several architectural ruins, which have their own charm. The temple encompasses a sanctum, smaller shrines, three ante chambers, a pillared hall and an open pillared hall. The eastern gateway of the temple has 9 tiers and it rises to a height of 50 m. Flawlessly proportioned, this gateway leads to the outer court where several sub-shrines are located. The temple has three huge towers, the eastern tower being the tallest one. The most beautiful among all the structures in the temple is the central pillared hall which is beautifully decorated with stone carvings. The most propitious time to visit this temple is during the annual Chariot festival, which is celebrated with great fervor in the month of February. The other popular festival celebrated in the temple is the marriage of Virupaksha( Lord Shiva) and Pampa( Goddess Parvati) in the month of December every year.
Virupaksha Temple Tour
By: Manish Sinha
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