Shrines within the temple complex Hoysaleswara and Shantaleswara named after the King Vishnu Vardhana and His queen Shantala Devi.

Hoysaleswara Temple History

Temple was built by Ketamalla chieftain in the Hoysala King Vishnu Vardhan. It said that this temple construction took 30 years, which was started around 1121 AD and believed to be completed by Kedaroja in 1160 AD. Kedaroja, the chief architect of Vishnu Vardhana’s son and successor of Narasimha I ( 1142 – 1173 AD). Muslim invader Mallik Kafur ran over the region, looted and destroyed the temples in 14th century A.D.

A huge Nandi is seen outside the temple housed in a Nandi Mandapam. There is a Kannada inscription on the beautifully sculpted south door. The main shrine was built on a star-shaped base.

Hoysaleswara Temple Timings

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Archaeological museum Halebidu Timings

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday Holiday

Entry Fee: Rs.5

Free entry for children under 15 years of age.

How to reach Hoysaleswara temple Halebidu?

By Air

1. The nearest International airport is at Mangalore which is 187 km away.
2. Bengaluru International airport is 238 km away

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Hassan which is 30.2 km away

By Road

1. From Hassan Temple is 30 km away. Direct bus to Hassan is available from all parts of Karnataka.
2. 149 km from Mysore.

Places to visit

1. Belur Chennakesava Temple is 30 min drive from this temple.
2. Kedareshwara Temple is 1 km away.
3. Shravanabelagola is 85 km away.

Hoysaleswara Temple Gallery

Reference Link: Temple History

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This temple is under the maintenance of the Archaeological Survey of India. Halebidu means old city. Temple complexes of Belur and Halebidu are proposed for UNESCO World Heritage sites recognition.

Kedareshwara Temple Halebidu History

Temple was built before Belur Chennakesava Temple construction in 1219 A.D using soapstone.  Temple was constructed during the reign of the King Veera Ballala II (1173 AD – 1220 AD) and his queen Ketaladevi. Halebidu temple ran to the ground by the armies of Malik Kafur in 14th Century.

Temple Timings

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Archaeological museum Halebidu Timings

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday Holiday

Entry Fee: Rs.5

Free entry for children below 15 years of age.

How to reach Kedareshwara Temple Halebidu?

By Air

1. The Nearest International airport is at Mangalore which is 187 km away.
2. Bengaluru International airport is 238 km away

By Train

1. The Nearest Railway station is at Hassan which is 30.2 km away

By Road

1. From Hassan Temple is 30 km away. Direct bus to Hassan is available from all parts of Karnataka.
2. 149 km from Mysore.

Places to visit

1. Belur Chennakesava Temple is 30 min drive from this temple.
2. Hoysaleswara Temple is 1 km away.
3. Shravanabelagola is 85 km away.

Kedareshwara Temple Halebidu Gallery

Reference Link: Temple History

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Belur Temple Architecture

The main shrine of Chennakesava also known as Vijaya Narayana is in the centre of the enclosure on a pedestal. The temple has an arched doorway to the shrine. Idol is of 2 mt height in the sanctum sanctorum, this idol was mutilated by the Muslim invaders. The massive domed ceiling in the centre, supported by the four pillars. Scenes from Ramayana can be seen on the temple walls.  10000 sculptures of  2 – 4′ high, 200 depictions of women hairstyles, and artisanship so fine that you see a fly on a bunch of grapes.

There is a shrine for Kappe Chennigarya within the temple complex which contains the image of Chennakesava. An interesting story associated with this Idol, the great sculptor Jakanacharya who left his native Tumkur well before his son was born. At the time of Idol installation, a young man from the group raised a voice against installation as there was a flaw in the Chennigarya Idol. Jakanacharya challenged the youth, that he will cut off his hand if it was proved. After the clear examination that sandal paste is still wet at the navel portion when they opened the wet portion, they found the frog. As promised Jakanacharya chopped his hand. Later he came to know that it is his none other than his son who challenged the installation. It is said that Jakanacharya that his hand was restored after building a temple at Kridapura.

Belur Temple History

Temple was built in 12th Century by the King Vishnu Vardhana from Hoysala dynasty. Temple was constructed to celebrate the victory over the Cholas at Talakad. He also constructed a temple for Lord Vishnu at Thondanur near Mysore.

Belur Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Evening Hours: 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm

How to reach Belur Temple?

By Air

1. Nearest Airport is at Mangalore which is 153 km away
2. Temple is 243 km from Bangalore International Airport.

By Road

1. Belur is easily reachable from Hassan, which is 38.9 km away.
2. Temple is 156 km from Mysore
3. From Bengaluru, Belur Temple is 219 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Hassan, which is 40.3 km away

Belur Temple Gallery

Reference Link: Temple History

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Keerthi Narayana Temple Talakad History

Temple was built by the King Vishnu Vardhana from Hoysala dynasty in 1117 A.D. During the same period the region got the name, Talakadu Gonda. During 14th Century A.D, this area came under the control of the Vijayanagara Dynasty. Later Wodeyars took control of this region. Even this temple received patronage from Chalukyan Kings.

Keerthi Narayana and Ranganatha Swamy Idols were installed by the King Vishnu Vardhan. Lord Vishnu Idol in the Sanctum Sanctorum of Garuda Mandapam is of 9 feet tall. Mian idol holds Conch, disc, a club and lotus in his four hands. There was a shrine for the Goddess Sundaravalli, which was then replaced by the Navaranga Mandapam with the statue Keerthi Narayana.

Yoga Narasimha Swamy and Viswaksena Idols are available in the Artha Mandapam. Temple’s main complex has the Idols of Ramanuja, Vedantha Desika, Nammalwar.

Timings: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Best Time to visit: Sep-May 1st week.

For more details, Please call @ 85000 85151

How to reach Keerthi Narayana Temple Talakad?

By Air

1. Nearest Airport is at Bengaluru International Airport which is 133 km away.

By Road

1. Temple is 45 km from Mysore.
2. Temple is 133 km from Bengaluru. Bengaluru is well connected with all parts of the country.
3. From Bengaluru to Talakadu it is 3 hours drive. From Kanakapura Road or Old Mysore Road  -> Maddur -> Mallavalli -> Kollegal. About 4-5 km there are signboards available for Sivasamudram and Talakad. From this place, Talakad is 22 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Mysore which is 45 km away. Mysore station is well connected with major parts of India.

Keerthi Narayana Temple Talakad Gallery

Reference Link: Temple History

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