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  1. Belur (IPA:) 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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  4. Aug 27, 2017 · Located in the district of Hassan, Belur lies in the state of Karnataka in India. This ancient town which was known by the name Velapura earlier is situated on the banks of the river Yagachi in Hassan. This was the capital of the Hoysala Empire during the 11 th century.

  5. Jan 29, 2024 · Backpacking India: a travel guide about how to visit the Belur and Halebid temples in Karnataka, India for the independent budget traveller.

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  6. Sep 21, 2023 · The 900-year-old Chennakeshava Swamy temple complex in Belur, Karnataka, is one such experience. It is a beauty carved in stone, a delight for the senses, and a living proof of the awe-inspiring times of our ancestors.

  7. Nov 25, 2019 · The capital city of the Hoysalas, the rulers of the 10th-14th century Karnataka. They are known for their beautiful temple architecture, for example, the Chennakesava Temple, and were great patronage of art, literature, and religion.

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