The Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is renowned for its distinctive worship practices and remarkable astronomical features. Within this ancient temple, both Vishnu and Shiva are venerated in a unique arrangement. The main sanctum houses a Shiva Linga dedicated to Shiva, known as Virupaksha. Interestingly, an underground chamber within the temple also features a statue of Vishnu placed alongside the Shiva Linga. This rare integration of worship practices symbolizes the unity and complementarity of these two deities within the same sacred space.
Adding to the temple’s allure is the phenomenon of the inverted shadow, which occurs when the shadow cast by the temple’s tower appears inverted at certain times of the day. This extraordinary effect underscores the temple’s advanced astronomical alignment and symbolizes the connection between the divine and earthly realms.
Virupaksha temple glimpses:
[ Interior architecture of the temple]
[ Inscription of Krishnadevaraya, Vijayanagar empire]
Sharing this unique insight about the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi @TravellerG I thought you might find this fascinating!
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Hindu temples are designed and constructed according to well-known scientific principles.
Your post with compelling photos demonstrates this @EshaHarish
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@TravellerG Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and kind words! I’m glad you liked the post. I appreciate the tip on resizing the photos for full-screen mode. I’ll follow the suggested method to make sure the images look great on all devices. If I need any further help with the editing, I’ll definitely tag you. Thanks again for your support!
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@TusharSuradkar Thank you for your insightful comment! I’m glad you found the photos compelling and appreciated the scientific principles behind the design and construction of Hindu temples. Your support means a lot.
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Mir gefällt der Beitrag mit den Erklärungen sehr gut und die Bilder sind sehr schön
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