Belur is one of the historical places in Karnataka which welcomes thousands of visitors every day. It was the capital of the Hoysala empire in the 11th Century and It is famous for its beautiful architecture. Belur is the modern Vaikuntha (heaven) on earth due to its peerless history and cultural significance.
Location
Belur is located in the District of Hassan, Karnataka. Since it is a tourist place, you get a lot of local transport options to reach the temple. Belur is located at a distance of 35km from Hassan city.
What to expect in Belur?
There are several good places in and around Belur for you to visit and here are the 4 best places to consider.
1. CHENNA KESAVA TEMPLE
King Vishnuvardhana built this temple which is dedicated to Lord Vijayanarayana. The sculpture of Darpana Sundari (lady with a mirror) is noteworthy for its flawless craftsmanship.
2. HALEBIDU
Halebidu was the capital of the Hoysala dynasty and it was formerly called Dwarasamudra. It has another famed collection of Hindu and Jain temples showing 12th century Hoysala architecture and artwork. It is located at a distance of 16km from Belur and you get a lot of local transport to reach Halebidu.
3. THE GRAVITY PILLAR
This is the unique 42 ft tall lamp post/pillar. It appears to be standing on its own dead weight and has astounded visitors for ages.
4. SHRAVANABELAGOLA
Sharavanabelagola is about 75 km from Belur on National Highway 75 and is one of the most important Jainism pilgrimage sites in South India. The word Shravanabelagola literally means ‘the white pond of Sravana’ as ‘bel’ means white and ‘kola’ means pond in Kannada. The statue of Lord Gomatheeswara is 57 ft tall and it is the largest monolithic idol in the world.
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