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Karnataka - Belur
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flourishing capital of the Hoysala empire 800 years ago, Belur 35 km south
of Hassan is now a small picturesque town rich with its luxuriant tropical
scenery. One of the greatest monuments of medieval art in India, the
single-celled Chennakesava shrine in a fine state of preservation is the
main attraction of this place. Vishnuvardhana, a Hoysala king, constructed
this marvel in stone in AD 1116 in an age of when the Cathedrals of Lincoln,
wells, Amiens, Rheims and charters were built in Europe. Abdul Razak from
Iran in AD 1433 was wonder struck by its sheer beauty and declined to
attempt any description. A tall stone pillar in the temple courtyard is
balanced only by its centre of gravity.
CITY
SIGHTS
Chennakesava Temple
The main structure, which
is star shaped, is a homogeneous architectural unit raised on a platform.
Its three doorways facing east, north and south are masterpieces of
craftsmanship. The stone image of Chennakesava in the sanctum of this temple
and the Kappe Cheniga Raya idol an adjoining shrine within the same
compound, are two of the finest examples of plastic art in medieval India
Kappe Chenniga Ray Temple
The inner structure has some of the
most beautiful sculptured images of Durga, Ganesa and Saraswati. The Belur
tank is said to have been constructed by the Hoysalas.
EXCURSION
Halebid
16 km another
imposing Hoysaleswara Temple built by Hoysala rulers.
Sravanabelagola
86
km a well-known Jain pilgrimage centre.
ACCESS
By Air: The nearest airports are Mangalore (154 km) and Bangalore
(222 km)
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Hassan 137 km
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By Road: Belur is connected by road with the following tourist centres.
Belur is 222 km away from Bangalore, 16 km from Halebid, 37 km from Hassan,
155 km from Mysore & 86 km from Sravanabelagola.
CLIMATE
| Season |
Min. |
Max. |
| Summer |
35 |
20 |
| Winter |
28 |
14 |
CLOTHING
Summer: Light
Tropical
Winter: Light Woolen
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