#godshiva #shiva #shivabhakt #shivatemple #virupaksha #templesofindia #templesofsouthindia This amazing Shiva Bhagavan temple has three Nandi Bhagawan statues and, apart from the main Shivalinga, there’s a shrine dedicated to the Kurma avatar of Bhagawan Vishnu. But that’s not all—there’s an incredible underground temple devoted to both God Shiva and God Vishnu. There is also a special Shiva linga here called Istarthi Sidhi Linga, or wishing stone; it is believed that any wish made by touching this Shiva Linga will be fulfilled within a year. Now, here’s where it gets really fascinating. Every day, something magical happens behind the main structure: the inverted shadow of the main tower appears on a temple wall, just like a movie projection! In the morning, the shadow is dark; in the afternoon, it turns white; and by evening, it becomes golden. This shadow stays the same all day long, even as the sun moves across the sky. It’s a phenomenon called the pinhole camera effect, showing how advanced our ancestors were with light and optics.
This temple complex is none other than the magnificent Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, which houses a total of 64 temples! If you want to know more about the amazing temples of Hampi, I have created a complete travel series on YouTube—check the link in my bio!
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