Belur Temple | Temple of Hoysala's Period
As I seen temples before Belur Temple has the Best Architecture
Belur Chennakeshava Temple was build in 12th century during the period of Hoysala's period. Belur was also an early Hoysala Capital. It is located in Hassan district, Karnataka state on the bank of Yagachi dam. This temple was build in 3 generation it took almost 103 years to finish this. It is almost 35km from district HQ Hassan and 200km from state capital Bengaluru.
Chennakeshava Temple is dedicated to Vishnu and it is one of the famous pligrim center for vaishnavas and most attracted tourist place of Karnataka. Temple has beautiful sculptures, Architecture, reliefs as well as friezes as well as icongraphy. One intresting factor is here we can see the pictorial narration of the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Purans through numerous friezes. Even though this temple dedicated to Vishnu we can also see the Images of Jain and Buddha. Just like the other landmarks of Hassan, Chennakeshava Temple, Belur is considered one of the peaks of architectural achievements during the Hoysala period. As one enters this vast complex, a large rajagopura or gate arches above. The centre-piece the temple sits in the centre, facing the east, following the most followed orientation of temple architecture. On the right of the temple is the Kappe Channigraya temple and a smaller temple dedicated to a Lakshmi reincarnation, the goddess Sowmyanayaki, sits slightly behind the two. On the left of the Chennakeshava temple, one can find the Ranganayaki temple.
The pillars of the temple exhibit some of the best details and finishing of sculpture and art work in the entire complex. The Narasimha pillar is one of the most popular of these temple pillars. There are a total of 48 pillars, all uniquely carved and decorated. The four central pillars were hand chiselled by artisans and feature madanikas or celestial damsels. The madanikas are in different poses and some of the popular ones which gain the attraction of tourists and art enthusiasts include the lady with a parrot and the huntress.
Transportation:
1. How can reach Belur by Road.
There is plenty of Government buses from Hassan, Chikmagalur, Mangalore, Benagaluru and other major cities of Karnataka.
2. How can reach Belur by Rail.
Hassan is the nearest railway station for Belur. From this taxis and buses are available.
3. How can reach by Air.
Bengaluru and Mangalore is the two nearest Airports to Belur. From this taxis and buses are available. These airports well connected to Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Other major cities of India.
Best Time to Visit:
According to me from May to February is the best time to visit.
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