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Belur ( IPA: [beːluːru]) is a town and taluk in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava Temple dedicated to Vishnu, one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture and the largest Hindu temple complex that has survived from pre-14th-century Karnata-Dravida tradition.
Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in, Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, an early Hoysala Empire capital.
Oct 26, 2021 · Located around 220 km from Bangalore, Belur is small temple town nestled on the banks of River Yagachi in Hassan district of Karnataka. Popularly known as “Banaras of South” or “Dakshina Banaras” Belur is one of the most famous destinations in Karnataka.
Visit Belur Math. A place of pilgrimage for people from all over the world professing different religious faiths. Welcome to Belur Math, the Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. These twin organization was founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna.
Beluru Chennakeshava Temple. Beluru (also known earlier as Velapuri, Velur and Belapur in olden times) is situated on the banks of Yagachi River and was one of the capitals of the Hoysala Empire.
Aug 27, 2017 · Belur, located in the historic town of Hassan is known for its temples built by Chalukyans and Hoysala. Know all about Belur and its history.
Belur is one of the well-known Karnataka tourist places as it is home to the renowned Hoysala Temple dedicated to Lord Chennakesava. It is the best of three Hoysala temples nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the other two being the temples at Halebid & Somnathpur).
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 ...
Jan 29, 2024 · Belur, or Beluhur, was the first capital of the Hoysala empire. King Vishnuvardana ordered the construction of a Vishnu temple at the banks of the Yagachi river. Not long after the start of the construction of the Chennakeshava temple in Belur, the king moved the capital to Halebid.
Beluru, also known as Belur, is a small town in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It is famous for its magnificent temples and monuments that showcase the artistic and architectural excellence of the Hoysala dynasty. Beluru was once the capital of the Hoysala empire, and back then it was known as Velapuri.
