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Virupaksha
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Virupaksha | Virupaksha is an avatar of Shiva, primarily worshipped in Southern India. He is especially associated with the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi, a World Heritage site. Virupaksha, a manifestation of Shiva, is a central deity in Hinduism, symbolizing the destructive and regenerative aspects of the universe. The worship of Virupaksha is particularly fervent in Hampi, where the grand Virupaksha Temple stands as a major landmark. This temple, rich in history and architecture, draws pilgrims and tourists globally. Virupaksha is typically depicted with multiple arms and wearing a tiara, holding various sacred attributes that signify his divine power and wisdom |
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- Monuments • India
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- India • |1505/1570| • Tuluva dynasty
- India • |1336/1485| • Sangama dynasty
- India • |1336/1646| • Vijayanagara dynasty
- India • |1026/1343| • Hoysala dynasty
- India • |0543/0753| • Chalukya of Badami dynasty
- Karnataka • state in southern India
- Hampi, capital of the Vijayanagara empire • Karnataka, India
- Hampi • Mahanavami Dibba - Masterpiece of the Vijayanagara Empire
- Hampi • Karnataka, Virupaksha temple - Jewel of Faith and Art
- Pattadakal • Capital of the Chalukyas • Karnataka, India
- Pattadakal • Karnataka, Virupaksha Temple - Jewel of Architecture
- India - Unknown India: Ladakh, Karnataka and Telangana

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