Chennakeśava Temple, Belur
Hoysala soapstone at its most extravagant
⭐ Why it is famous
Madanikā bracket figures, filigree lathe-turned pillars and the Darpaṇa Sundarī — carving so fine it looks like ivory.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Consecrated in 1117 CE by Hoysala king Viṣṇuvardhana; a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023 with Halebidu and Somanathapura.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 07:30 – 19:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry; guides available at the gate
- Still a working temple with daily pūjā
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Chennakeśava Temple, Belur, Belur, HassanHassan Jn (HAS) — 38 km
Belur bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Mangaluru (IXE) — 170 km
220 km from Bengaluru; pair with Halebidu 16 km away.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Hassan and Chikmagalur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Halebidu Hoysaleswara
- Chikmagalur coffee estates
- Shravanabelagola