About Virupaksha Temple
One of the prominent temples of Pattadakal, Virupaksha Temple was built by Queen Trilokyamahadevi, the consort of King Vikramaditya II, to celebrate his victory over Pallavas of Kanchi. The temple is well raised on platform and the main sanctum is of square shape. Since built to celebrate the victory over Pallavas, the temple resembles the Kailashanathar Temple of Kanchipuram. The outer wall enclosing the temple has tiny shrines for approximately 32 deities among which only few are remaining now. Floral and fauna motifs, elegant carvings of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Geeta are amazing craftsmanship you can see in Virupaksha Temple. In the straight line with main sanctum lies the Nandi Mandapam which has fine carvings on small raised walls.
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Places to Visit near Virupaksha Temple
Papanatha Temple, Karnataka
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Papanatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated to the south of Virupaksha temple in Pattadakal. Papanatha temple is believed to be...
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Sangameshwara Temple, Karnataka
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Sanghameshwara or Vijayewara (as formerly known) temple would have been established in the time period of 696 -733 when Pattadakal was under the...
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Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Pattadakal, Karnataka
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Located to the north of Mallikarjuna temple, stands the Kasi Viswanatha Temple. This temple has the only remnants of sanctum and passage. The...
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Galganatha Temple, Karnataka
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Lying to the north of Virupaksha Temple, Galganatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple seems to be established in early 8th century....
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Mallikarjuna Temple, Karnataka
0.1 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
Rani Trilokyamahadevi, second wife of King Vikramaditya II, built Mallikarjuna Temple towards north side of Virupaksha Temple in 7th century in...
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Museum of Plains and Sculptures, Karnataka
0.6 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
If you have a passion for ancient inscriptions and sculptures, then you must pay a visit to the Museum of Plains and Sculptures in Pattadakal. The...
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Jain Narayana Temple, Pattadakal, Karnataka
0.9 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
Jain Temple near Pattadakal was constructed in Dravidian Style of architecture. The temple is situated in the route of Pattadakal-Badami. As per...
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Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara Temples, Karnataka
2.2 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
Belonging to 7th century Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara temples are twin temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. In Kadasiddhesvara Temple Lord...
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Lad Khan Temple, Karnataka
13.3 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
Lad Khan Temple is believed to be one of the oldest temples in India. It is situated in Ailhole and was built by a prince named Lad Khan in 5th...
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Malegitti Shivalaya, Karnataka
21.4 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
Malegitti Shivalaya is the primeval shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The beautiful stone temple was built during the 7th century and is influenced...
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Badami Fort, Karnataka
21.4 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
The Badami fort now mostly deserted was once ruled by Chalukyas in the ancient times. The fort is in the Bagalkot district of North...
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Badami Caves, Karnataka
21.7 km from Virupaksha Temple - See map
Badami Caves are a popular tourist attraction and is filled in with tourists all round. The Badami caves are a set of four beautifully carved...
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