Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Virupaksha temple.

i) The hall in front of the main shrine was built by Krishnadevaraya to mark his accession.

ii) It has a unique shrine designed as a chariot.

iii) The principal deity of this temple was generally worshipped in Maharashtra.

a) Only i)

b) i) and ii)

c) ii) and iii)

d) All of the above.

Answer 1

Correct option is a) Only i)

The hall in front of the main shrine was built by Krishnadeva Raya to mark his accession. This was decorated with delicately carved pillars. He is also credited with the construction of the eastern gopuram.