Virupaksha

Glossary

A form of Shiva, he was the tutelary deity of the Vijayanagara empire (1336–1646 CE). Within Hindu mythology, he is believed to have married Pampadevi, a local deity worshipped in Vijayanagara, and incorporated her and her followers into the religion.

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Virupaksha%newline%A form of Shiva, he was the tutelary deity of the Vijayanagara empire (1336–1646 CE). Within Hindu mythology, he is believed to have married Pampadevi, a local deity worshipped in Vijayanagara, and incorporated her and her followers into the religion.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Virupaksha”. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/virupaksha/
MLA	“Virupaksha.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/virupaksha/. Accessed 17, December, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Virupaksha. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/virupaksha/. (Accessed: 17, December, 2024)