Belur was the capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebid, this is one of the major tourist destinations in the district of Hassan in Karnataka, India. According to inscriptions discovered, it was also refered to as Velapuri. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 634 KB) Chennakesava temple, Belur. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 634 KB) Chennakesava temple, Belur. ... The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ... Halebid, located in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, is home of one of the greatest examples of Hoysala architecture. ... Hassan is an alternate spelling of Hasan. ... Karnataka (ಕರà³à²¨à²¾à²Ÿà²• in Kannada) is one of the four southern states of India. ...
The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakeshava temple, which is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the viceroy of Talakadu in 1117 AD. Legend has it that it took 103 years to complete with Vishnuvardhana's grandson completing the work started by his grandfather. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. The intricate workmanship includes elephants, episodes from the Indian mythological epics, and sensuous dancers (the Shilabalikas). Inside the temple are a number of filigreed pillars. Categories: Buildings and structures stubs ...
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