Virupaksha Temple

Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal is the crowning achievement of Chalukya architecture — a magnificent 8th-century Dravida temple built by Queen Lokamahadevi to celebrate her husband's victory over the Pallavas, with extraordinarily detailed sculptural panels depicting Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and top Pattadakal sightseeing landmark. Included in the complex entry fee. The interior mandapa pillars are among the finest carved columns anywhere in medieval India.