Most of the shrine in structure of square. The two major gateways are shaded in black. Rows of pillar arrange in line within square or rectangular frame to demarcate Major halls, Pavilions and corridor. it was substantially enlarged with the establishment of the Vijayanagar empire empire. The hall in the front of the main shrine was built by Krishnadeva Raya to mark his accession.

To which deity, this temple being referred to here was dedicated to?

Lord Shiva Lord Vishnu Lord Rama None of the above

Lord Shiva

In the above passage it was describe about the virupaksha temple and it was devoted to lord shiva.