The Virupaksha Temple is the oldest and most sacred structure in Hampi, with origins dating to the 7th century CE and significant expansions during the Vij
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The Virupaksha Temple is the oldest and most sacred structure in Hampi, with origins dating to the 7th century CE and significant expansions during the Vijayanagara period. Its towering gopuram entrance and continuously active worship make it a living connection to one of the most powerful empires of medieval India.
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