Historic place Belur is a small village 222 kms from Bangalore. Nearest town to this place is at at distance of 40 kms is Hassan. This village on the on banks of Yagachi river was known by name Velapuri in the olden days. During 11th and 13th century it was the capital of Hoysala Kingdom.
The rulers of Hoysala were patrons or art and architecture and they built numerous temples and monuments. Belur is known as "Dakshina Varanasi" for its temples. Chennakesava Temple Complex at containing the Chennakesava Temple is the masterpiece of the Hoysala creation. The main entrance to the Chennakesava Temple Complex is crowned by an ornate Vijayanagara style tower.
Within the complex, the main temple of Chennakesava lies in the centre, facing east. On its right is the Kappe Chennigaraya shrine, and a small Saummyanayaki (Lakshmi) shrine. On its left is an Andal shrine and Veer Narayana shrine. Apart from these shrines, there are two graceful Garuda sthambhas, or pillars, in the main courtyard. There is also what is known as "Gravity Pillar" here.
There is also a big tank known as Vishnu Samudra in the temple complex. Each and every corner of the temple is magnificently carved. Each of the carvings big or small is master pieces here. The intricate carvings and sculpture show how much Hoysalas rulers loved music and dance.
We shall explore this place more soon.
The rulers of Hoysala were patrons or art and architecture and they built numerous temples and monuments. Belur is known as "Dakshina Varanasi" for its temples. Chennakesava Temple Complex at containing the Chennakesava Temple is the masterpiece of the Hoysala creation. The main entrance to the Chennakesava Temple Complex is crowned by an ornate Vijayanagara style tower.
Within the complex, the main temple of Chennakesava lies in the centre, facing east. On its right is the Kappe Chennigaraya shrine, and a small Saummyanayaki (Lakshmi) shrine. On its left is an Andal shrine and Veer Narayana shrine. Apart from these shrines, there are two graceful Garuda sthambhas, or pillars, in the main courtyard. There is also what is known as "Gravity Pillar" here.
There is also a big tank known as Vishnu Samudra in the temple complex. Each and every corner of the temple is magnificently carved. Each of the carvings big or small is master pieces here. The intricate carvings and sculpture show how much Hoysalas rulers loved music and dance.
We shall explore this place more soon.
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Oh I can see that the carvings are very intricate and detailed all done by first rate carvers/artists.
Amazing architecture. I love visiting here because I always learn something.
Brilliant pictures!
Good photos...
Beautiful architecture.;) I hope one day to be able to see your beautiful country with my own eyes.;)
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Belur has some brilliant hoysala architecture. So does haleibid.
Nice shots.
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Beautiful pictures with informative discription...
More magnificent architecture! I like how you caught the person in the window in the first shot!
Incredible architecture and style! Wish to check this place sometime.
superb shots!
very beautiful photo's once again
such incredible detail, such a labour of love this work must have been....and how well preserved it all is....thanx for the 'education' - I love to learn, about faraway places!
I hope I get to see this during my
next Banglore trip. Last time, we went all the way down to Mysore Palace and a temple in that area. This is lovely and should be a much shorter jaunt.
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So much detail, so creative. Lots of energy went into those building/sculptures.
Wonderful work and lovely captures
Beautiful! I love all of intricate detail! Wonderfully captured, Rajesh! Such a lovely part of your world!!
So interesting to compare what was happening in "your world" in that century as compared to what we just visited over here from the same time...we sure are the new world -- not nearly as far advanced!
This is just lovely work here. Thank you for sharing it..
The carvingson this temple are so intricate and interesting!
Awesome templets!
India, an special place!!!
I would like to travel someday...
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What a fabulous place to explore.
Nice photos of architecture, good prospects. Greetings.
Beautiful pics.
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The architecture and sculptures are stunning.
Amazing structures. Happy RT2!
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Another incredibly historic place, wonderful photos.
Marvelous details!
this is BOSS!
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I can't get over the detail in those carvings. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
The carvings are both intricate and beautiful. The exterior of the first photo is marvelous.
Beautiful shots and post. I love the ornate entrance. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
So many monuments and sculptures in India have intricate and symbolic carvings. Very historical.
Wow. Beautiful and really interesting.
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The carvings are so gorgeous!
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Beautiful pictures indeed!! I have seen some of those shots in old Hindi movies. Thanks for sharing.
Just gorgeous! Visiting from ruby Tuesday.
Well, how amazing is that? These are profound photos of objects created by people who revered life.
amazingly intricate art
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Impressive structure.
Beautiful sculptures as always.
Nice post. I am craving to be able to visit Belur.
Beautiful work! And when I think of what was happening (or not happening) in our country at that time, it boggles my mind. We truly are a new world (only)....
Thank you all for appreciating this temple complex and the craftsmanship. We will soon explore finer details.
thats a great piece of information along with beautiful pictures..
Varansi of South .. interesting :)
well have a Belur near Kolkata as well :) The Belur Muth is popular tourist spot :)
A great Place to Explore..I have been to Hassan but never been to this place..I guess next I m in Hassan I am sure of visiting this place... :-)
I see a post like this and am reminded we are so blessed as a nation, thank you for a great share...
Nice images Rajesh btw you changed your gravatar
Love the intricate detailing and the open courtyard. How wonderful I get to travel to such serene and ancient places through your blog and beautiful captures. Thank you (as always).
Great pics.
Thanks for sharing.
Wow...nicely captured.
Thank you all for appreciating this masterpiece craftsmanship.
Amazing...
Such intricate workmanship - truly a work of art@
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