Option c is the correct answer. The Virupaksha temple is one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Hampi, Karnataka. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Virupaksha or Pampapati, the consort of the local goddess Pampa. The temple dates back to the 7th century CE and was expanded by various dynasties such as the Chalukyas, the Hoysalas, and the Vijayanagara empire. The temple complex consists of a main shrine, a pillared hall, an antechamber, a courtyard, and several smaller shrines and mandapas. The main shrine has a three-tiered tower or gopuram that is 50 meters high and has intricate carvings of gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. The pillared hall has 38 columns with sculptures of various forms of Shiva. The antechamber has a fresco of the marriage of Shiva and Pampa. The courtyard has a large Nandi statue and a water channel that flows from the Tungabhadra River