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. ^ a b c d மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, காம்பீலி, 6-70-2
  3. ^ தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், காம்பீலி, 6-70-2