Q. Virupaksha Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, made news after the collapse of a temple pavilion during heavy rains in 2024.
Concerns have been raised about the conservation of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Lord Shiva. It is located in Hampi, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. The temple has been in continuous use since the 7th century AD, making it one of India’s oldest functioning temples. It was expanded during the Vijayanagara, Chalukyan, and Hoysala periods.