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BELUR TOURISM

Famous for the Chennakesava temple complex, Belur is a small town set on the banks of Yagachi river in Hassan district of Karnataka. Temples in the ancient city speak of the brilliance and exquisite craftsmanship of Hoysala architecture style. Belur was earlier called Velapuri and was the second capital of the Hoysala Empire. After the invasion of Delhi Sultanate, Belur became the capital. DO SEE 

The prime attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex which has a shrine dedicated to Chennakesava (Lord Vishnu). The Kappe Chennigaraya temple, built by Shantaladevi, wife of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana, stands next to it. There are two other temples in the complex. Pushkarni or the step well is another attraction. The temples are built of light green soapstone which allowed intricate detailing work on the walls. Ivory and sandalwood was also used to build sculptures in the temple. These temples are often compared with the those at Khajuraho. The Chennakesava temple is one of the classic examples of Hoysala architecture.

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Dedicated to mark the victory of King Vishnuvardhana over Cholas in 1117, it is believed, the temples took 103 years to complete. Carvings on the temples depict episodes from the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the Upanishadas. Sculptures of birds and animals can also be seen.

Along with its twin town, Halebeedu, once the capital of Hoysalas and Shravanabelagola, it forms the Golden Triangle of Karnataka Tourism.

A trip to Belur is incomplete without a trip to Halebeedu.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BELUR

Belur offers decent mid-range hotels with good service. You can also stay at the state-run KSTDC guesthouse in Halebeedu though staying at Hassan (distance of 38 km) is a better option.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN BELUR

Belur has a several restaurants that serve south as well as north Indian food. Finding restaurants which serve continental or non-veg food can be difficult.

BEST TIME TO VISIT BELUR

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Belur is as given below. The best time to visit Belur is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1928
FebruaryBest time1830
MarchBest time2132
AprilBest time2028
May2131
June2333
July2129
August2126
September2230
OctoberBest time2427
NovemberBest time1925
DecemberBest time2026

Place to visit in BELUR

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Chennakesava Temple

Constructed to mark the victory of King Vishnuvardhana over Cholas in 1117, the Chennakesava temple…

Halebeedu

Halebeedu, a small town in the Hassan district of Karnataka, is known for its temples built…

Kedareshwara Temple

The Kedareshwara temple represents 2 magnificent and beautifully carved emblems of Hoysala. Built in the…

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Articles About BELUR

  • Karnataka Govt Allows Quran Recital At Channakeshava Temple Rathotsav Amid Opposition

    The ritual of reciting verses from the Quran during Rathotsav' at Channakeshava temple symbolises Hindu-Muslim unity and harmony. During Wednesday's event, Kazi Syed Sajeed Pasha…

    India.com News Desk April 13, 2022, 11:37 pm IST

  • Visit Chennakeshava Temple, A 900-Year-Old Wonder in Belur

    Visit Chennakeshava Temple, A 900-Year-Old Wonder in Belur

    Charu Chowdhary December 24, 2018, 2:54 pm IST

  • Southern Karnataka Election Results 2018: JDS Wins 24 Seats, BJP - 9, Congress - 15

    Southern Karnataka Election Results 2018: The 36 seats in the region are witnessing a triangular contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and HD…

    India.com News Desk May 15, 2018, 8:24 am IST

  • Nagamangala, Krishnarajpet, Shravanabelagola, Arsikere And Belur Election Results 2018 Updates: Winners of Karnataka Assembly Constituencies

    Karnataka Election Results 2018: The Karnataka Assembly election 2018 is a direct fight between the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

    India.com News Desk May 15, 2018, 8:02 am IST

  • Nagamangala, Krishnarajpet, Shravanabelagola, Arsikere and Belur Assembly Elections: Constituency Details of Karnataka Vidhan Sabha

    The result of the election in Nagamangala, Krishnarajpet, Shravanabelagola, Arsikere and Belur seats will be declared on May 15.

    India.com News Desk May 10, 2018, 10:55 am IST

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