Revisiting the murals at Virupaksha temple in Hampi

Community & Culture By Dr R H Kulkarni Sep 10, 2024 Read the article

Hampi Virupaksha temple ceiling paintings are the only surviving examples of paintings at Hampi, dating from early 16th Century CE.

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These paintings are found on the ceiling of Maharangamantapa, an open assembly hall attached to the main temple, facing eastern direction.

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Antiquity of the Virupaksha temple dates back to the early part of Vijayanagara Dynasty. It was possibly renovated several times.

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The painting space is divided into square and rectangular decorative frames. There are various narrations and iconic images.

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The iconic images are depicted in the initial compositions painted within beautifully framed temple forms.

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The ceiling paintings appear to have been executed between 1509 and 1525 CE.

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The details like arched entrances, pillars, capitals and even a short landscape is also added in this boxed compositions.

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