Kampili Shiva Temple
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]- ^ பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
- ^ a b c d மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, காம்பீலி, 6-70-2
- ^ தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், காம்பீலி, 6-70-2