Choose the correct statements about the Virupaksha temple at Hampi:

(A) The hall in front of the main shrine was built by Harihara and Bukka Raya to mark their accession.
(B) It was decorated with delicately carved pillars.
(C) The halls in the temple were used for programmes of music, dance, drama.
(D) The temple was built over centuries.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C) and (D) only

(A) The hall in front of the main shrine was built by Harihara and Bukka Raya to mark their accession. (Incorrect). The hall in front of the main shrine was built by Krishnadeva Raya to mark his accession.
(B) It was decorated with delicately carved pillars. (Correct)
(C) The halls in the temple were used for programmes of music, dance, drama. (Correct)
(D) The temple was built over centuries. (Correct)