According to traditions in the Vijayanagara Kingdom, who did penance in order to marry 'Virupaksha'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Pampadevi
Pampadevi, the local mother goddess, did penance in order to marry Virupaksha, the guardian deity of the kingdom of Vijaynagara, also recognised as a form of Shiva. To this day this marriage is celebrated annually in the Virupaksha temple.