Beluru, a small heritage town in Hassan district is known for its heritage and ancient temples from the Hoysala dynasty. Hoysalas are famous for their magnificent architecture and exquisite craftsmanship. Located on the banks of River Yagachi, Beluru was one of the capitals of the Hoysala Empire.
The town Beluru is well-known for its Chennakeshava Temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Built-in the 14th century, the temple is the finest example of Dravidian culture and Hoysala architecture. The intricate carvings on the exterior and interior walls of the temple depicting the stories from mythology and epics will leave you spellbound. The main gate of the temple has a huge Gopuram (Main gate with many tiers) beautifully carved sculptures, animals, and birds. The interior walls of the temple are so well-crafted with images of dancers, animals, birds, stories, and narrations from mythology leaving you in awe.
Visit the Chennakeshava Temple for its craftsmanship to perfection, architecture, heritage essence, and the fact that the deity is still worshipped every day.
The temple is on the pending list of UNESCO Heritage sites.
Temple Timings: The temple is open every day from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm.
How to reach
The district headquarters is Hassan which is about 155 km from Mangalore and about 220 km from Bangalore. Beluru is about 40 km away from the district headquarters and easily accessible by road. Hassan junction is also the nearest railway station. There is regular buses service by state road transport from all the major cities of Karnataka.
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