India /Karnataka /Hassan /Belur
Chennakeshava Temple is situated on the Yagachi River at Belur. The city of Belur is about 40 kilometres from the city of Hassan. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Chennakesava temple are attractive. When one enters the temple, one gets a feel of the grandeur of the Hoysalas. The sacrosanct platform of the temple has a golden horse along with the temple chariot. Lord Vishnu’s carrying the Garuda is at the entrance and faces the temple. The temple structure has exclusive filigree gleams which shine like metal. The sculptures are well proportioned. Soapstone which is light greenish in colour has been used to create the Chennakesava temple. Smaller temples of Ranmaganayaki and Soumyanaki, the beloved of Lord Chennakesava lie within the temple premises. One gets to see temples of Anjaneya and Narasimha from here. The senior queen of King Vishnuvardhana, Shantaladevi who was a dance legend, built the Channigaraya temple.
ChennaKeshava_Temple,_Belur
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
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Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
No
Ticket Required : N.A. Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : No
Guide Required : N.A. Edit
Approximate cost: No
Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.
Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.
Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
