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Belur Chennakeshava Temple

Belur, Karnataka, India

4.8 (0)

Overview

Vishnuvardhana's 1117 victory temple — a UNESCO Hoysala marvel of bracket-figure madanikas, lathe pillars and friezes that took a century to finish.

Why visit: The celestial dancers of Belur are the high noon of Indian stone carving.

History: Begun 1117 CE to mark victory over the Cholas; UNESCO-listed 2023.

Things to do

›Madanika brackets
›Narasimha pillar
›Darpana Sundari
›Gravity pillar

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free (guide ₹300–500)

Est. budget

₹200–600

Duration

2–3 hrs

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Within

15.6 km

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