Chennakesava Temple

This abode for Keshava one of the variations of Maha Vishnu, is counted as the master piece among the architectural wonders created during the Hoyasalas reign. A great example of architecture, built with combination of soapstone and granite.

Belur in olden days was known by Velapuri, the first capital of the Hoyasala Kings who ruled in between 10th and 14th centuries in certain parts of southern India. This temple was built in 1117 AD to commemorate Hoyasalas victory against the Chola viceroy of the Talakad.