Places of Interest, Surrounding Places of Interest, Accommodation, Related Links.

***Places of Interest***

Chennakeshava Temple: The main temple to be seen here is the Channakeshava temple. The main structure of the temple, which is star shaped, is a homogenous architectural unit on a raised platform. Everything is carved in blackstone looking like metal. Facing the temple, at the entrance, stands the winged figure of Garuda, Lord Vishnu's carrier.

Ugranarasimha (Wall Carving): The 650 charging elephants on the frieze around the walls outside are all different from each other. The exotic bracket figures (Madanikas) on the walls of the temple are serene, playful and amorous, enhancing the overall effect of this pinnacle of architectural excellence.

Darpana Sundari (Beauty Mirror): Inside, even in the darkness you can see the hand-lathe-turned shining pillars, each unique in its splendor. On the smooth circular platform in front of the shrine you can see the beautiful Shantala Devi, queen of King Vishnuvardhana. The spotlight is on the famous bracket figures on the ornate ceiling. All these figures have been inspired by Shantala Devi's Voluptuous beauty.

Sculpted limbs undulated in lyrical lines. One sculpted beauty communicates with a pet parrot whose tail is like that of a peacock another wrings water from her long hair and you can see the drops collected on hair ends. The delicacy and attention to the fines details here are incredible.

---Surrounding Places of Interest ---

Halebid, which also houses some famous temples is 17 Kms from Belur, the other nearby famous place is Sharavanabelagola (approx. 85 Kms), which has the biggest Gomateshwara Statue.

Accommodation

Since Belur is 38 Kms from Hassan, we recommend you to stay at Hassan that offers a variety of Hotels. The hotels that are recommended by us are Hotel Sri Krishna, Suvarna Regency, Southern Star Hassan, Hassan Ashok, Hoysala Village Resort etc.

Accommodation at Belur:

Sri Annapoorna Lodge
Temple Road, Belur.
Rooms: 08
Tariff:
Double Bed Room: Rs.150/-
Conference Hall Capacity: 100 Max.
Conference Hall Charges: Rs.300/-

Travellers Bungalow
Department of public works, Belur.
Rooms: 05
Tariff:
Double Bed Room: Rs.60/-

Sri Vishnu Regency
Main Road, Belur.
Rooms: 22
Tariff:
Single Bed Room: Rs. 50/-
Double Bed Room: Rs.100/-

Hotel Mayura Velapuri
Temple Street, Belur.
Rooms: 22
Tariff:
Dormitory (20 Beds): Rs.35 per head.
Single: Rs.135- Rs.160/-
Double Bed Room: Rs.175- Rs.200/-

Click here to see the list of hotels at Hassan.


Related Links:

1. Rotary Club of Belur - District 3290
2. Belur Math - The Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission