Question

Describe the main features of Virupaksha temple of Vijayanagar empire.

Answer 1

1. Virupaksha and Pampadevi were the temple’s guardian deities.
2. Temples served as educational hubs.
3. Temple as a hub for religion, society, culture, and commerce.
4. An enormous scale edifice that is indicative of imperial power.
5. Royal Gopurams or gateways;
6. Pavilions or Mandapas
7. Central shrine or Garbagriha
8. Hall adorned with carved pillars
9. The temple’s halls served a number of functions.
10. Deity marriages took place there.
11. There were little shrines.