Virupaksha Temple is Pattadakal's largest Dravida shrine, built by Queen Lokamahadevi to mark Vikramaditya II's victories over the Pallavas. Its three-storeyed vimana, Nandi mandapa, and narrative wall reliefs later inspired the Kailasa temple at Ellora. Walk the circumambulatory path to see Ramayana and Mahabharata panels up close. This is the must-see core of the UNESCO group, so arrive early for softer light and open courtyards.
- Address: Pattadakal Group of Monuments, Pattadakal, Bagalkot District, Karnataka 587201
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