Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
Lord Chennakeshava (Vishnu)
Belur, Hassan district, Karnataka
Hoysala masterpiece completed in 1117 CE, part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas' (2023).
History
King Vishnuvardhana built the temple to celebrate his victory over the Cholas at Talakadu. It took 103 years to complete. The soapstone carvings — especially the 42 madanikas (celestial dancers) on the brackets — and the Darpana Sundari (lady with mirror) are celebrated. The temple is still in worship.
Festivals
- Rathotsava (Chaitra)
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How to reach
- By air
- Mangaluru Airport, about 150 km; Bengaluru, about 220 km
- By train
- Hassan / Banavara, about 35 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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