Name the temple complex in Karnataka built during the Vijayanagara Empire.
Name the temple complex in Karnataka built during the Vijayanagara Empire.
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The **Virupaksha Temple Complex** in **Hampi** is one of the most famous temple complexes built during the **Vijayanagara Empire** in Karnataka.
### **Key Features:**
– Dedicated to **Lord Shiva (Virupaksha)**, it is the **oldest functioning temple in Hampi**.
– Located on the banks of the **Tungabhadra River**, it was expanded and patronized by **Krishnadevaraya**, the greatest ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
– The temple complex features **intricate carvings, towering gopurams (entrance towers), and stunning mandapas (halls)**.
– It is part of the **Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Site**, showcasing the grandeur of Vijayanagara architecture.
Other notable temples from the Vijayanagara era in Karnataka include the **Vittala Temple (famous for its stone chariot) and Hazara Rama Temple**, both also in Hampi.