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Virupaksha Temple

 

Virupaksha Temple situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River has been a prominent pilgrimage spot in Hampi for centuries. This beautiful stone abode of God is sited 350km from Bangalore and has been entitled a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lord Siva is worshipped as Virupaksha in this famous shrine. The temple has a main sanctum, three chambers, two halls, one pillared and another open pillared, few smaller shrines, and many courtyards. The structured temple is made out of stone and has intricately designed carvings that amplify the magnificence of the sacred monument. A special feature of the Virupaksha Temple is that it has a small water channel that carries the Tungabhadra river water to the kitchen where the food is prepared for the deity.