How were the halls in Virupaksha temple used ? Mention any two purpose

1.	How were the halls in Virupaksha temple used ? Mention any two purposes.
Answer» Solution :A (i) The Virupaksha temple was built in the `9th-10th` century, but enlarged with the establishment of Vijayanagara empire. The Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadeva Rya constructed a hall in the front of the temple to mark his accession. (ii) The hall is decorated with beautiful engraving on the pillar. He ALSO got constructed a gopuram in the temple which is `52` m high. B. The hall in the temple was USED for a variety of purposes. (i) In this hall the images of gods were placed to witness special PROGRAMME of music, dance and DRAMA. (ii) It was also used to celebrate the marriage of deities. Swing for deities was also installed in the hall.

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