The famous Virupaksha temple is located in which Indian state?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Karnataka
The famous Virupaksha temple, dedicated to Shiva as Virupaksha, stands at Hampi in Karnataka, among the ruins of Vijayanagara, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is still a place of worship and is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another well-known Virupaksha temple, built in the 8th century by Queen Lokamahadevi of the Chalukyas, stands at Pattadakal, also in Karnataka.