Sri Virupaksha Temple, Pattadkal, Karnataka...
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Sri Virupaksha temple is the largest and grandest of all temples in Pattadakal built in 8th Century, built by Queen Lokamahadevi (Trilokyamahadevi)in 745AD to commemorate her husband's victory (Vikramaditya II) over the Pallavas of Kanchi.
This temple got inspiration from the Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram. The Virupaksha temple is rich in sculptures like those of Lingodbhava, Nataraja, Ravananugraha and Ugranarasimha. Virupaksha is the earliest dated temple with the sukanasika, being closely followed by the Mallikarjuna temple.
This temple got inspiration from the Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram. The Virupaksha temple is rich in sculptures like those of Lingodbhava, Nataraja, Ravananugraha and Ugranarasimha. Virupaksha is the earliest dated temple with the sukanasika, being closely followed by the Mallikarjuna temple.
Narasimma Pallava defeated Chalukyas. Pallava king entered the city of Badami and burnt the whole city and reduced it into ashes.
Vikramadithya-II in his revenge expedition defeated Pallavas and captured their capital city Kanchipuram. In retaliation he did not touched or harm even a single building in Kanchipuram. He performed Abhishekam to Kailasanathar and left the city unharmed.
He is a standing example for the Kural " Innasey thaarai oruthal avarnaana Nannayam seydhu vidal. Rajaji's translation is given below: The best punishment for those who do evil to you,Is to shame them by returning good for evil.
Vikramadithya-II in his revenge expedition defeated Pallavas and captured their capital city Kanchipuram. In retaliation he did not touched or harm even a single building in Kanchipuram. He performed Abhishekam to Kailasanathar and left the city unharmed.
He is a standing example for the Kural " Innasey thaarai oruthal avarnaana Nannayam seydhu vidal. Rajaji's translation is given below: The best punishment for those who do evil to you,Is to shame them by returning good for evil.
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