Belur

Belur, in Hassan district, was once a capital of the Hoysala kings and remains one of Karnataka’s finest showcases of Hoysala temple architecture. Its centrepiece, the Chennakesava Temple, is renowned for intricate stone carvings and detailed sculptural work built over more than a century. Just outside town, the Yagachi Dam and the river of the same name add a scenic, laid-back counterpart to Belur’s temple-town character. Explore the articles below for temple history, sightseeing, and nearby attractions in Belur.

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