Kampili Shiva Temple

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Kampili Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kampili in Bellary district of Karnataka, India.[1][2][3] It was built by Kampilideva, the last ruler of the Kampili Kingdom.

Vaippu Sthalam[edit]

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. This place is also known as Kambeeli. It is on the banks of Tungabadra.[2] So many Shiva temples are found in this district.

Presiding deity[edit]

The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, represented by the lingam, is known as Pampabathy and Viruppaseesvarar.The Goddess is known as Kempambal.The presiding deity was worshipped by Nesa Nayanar.[2]

Location[edit]

The temple is located at a distance of 35 km. from Hospet railway station. Through Hospet-Hampi route, this place can be reached.[2]

References[edit]

  1. பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, காம்பீலி, 6-70-2
  3. தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், காம்பீலி, 6-70-2

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