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A Marathi-Hindi language row has emerged at Pandharpur's renowned Vitthal-Rukhmini temple recently.

It is a Hindu temple situated in Pandharpur, Maharashtra.
Located on the banks of the river Bhima, also known as Chandrabhaga, Sri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir is dedicated to Lord Vithoba, a form of the Lord Vishnu or Krishna, and his consort Rukhmini.
The temple is classified as one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnavate tradition.

The temple was built by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire between 1108 and 1152 CE.
He built the temple after being persuaded by Pundalik, a historical figure, great devotee of Lord Krishna.
There is an inscription in the temple, of a Hoysala King Vira Someshwara dating back to 1237 CE, which grants the temple a village for its upkeep.
An extensive temple was constructed in the second half of the 13th century following the Hemadpanti style of architecture.
The temple was attacked by invaders and completely damaged.
The present temple was built in the 17th century & later in the Deccan style, with dome motifs and lobed arches by the contribution of Peshwas of Pune, the Shindes of Gwalior, and the Holkars of Indore.
The temple was the first shrine in India that welcomed people and women from backward categories as priests in 2014.

Source: TOI

Vitthal Rukhmini Temple FAQs

Q1: The Vitthal Rukhmini Temple is located in which place?

Ans: Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Q2: On the banks of which river is the Vitthal Rukhmini Temple situated?

Ans: It is located on the banks of the river Bhima, also known as Chandrabhaga.

Q3: Who built the original Vitthal Rukhmini Temple between 1108 and 1152 CE?

Ans: King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire