Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi, Karnataka

Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi, Karnataka

Veera Narayana Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Belavadi Village in Kadur Taluk in Chikkamagaluru District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the largest Hoysala temples. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

Belavadi was called as Ekachakra Nagara during Mahabharata era. It is believed that Bheema, one of  the Pandava brother, killed the demon Bakasura, a demon who tortured the people living in the area for a cartload of food every day and protected the people.

History

The Temple was built in 12^th century CE by King Veera Ballala II of Hoysala Dynasty.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/07/veera-narayana-temple-belavadi-temple.html

Festivals

A festival called Bandi Bana commemorating Bheema, one of the Pandavas, slaying Bakasura is celebrated by villagers annually here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 9 Kms from Javagal, 12 Kms from Halebidu, 24 Kms from Banavara Railway Station, 28 Kms from Belur, 30 Kms from Chikkamagaluru, 37 Kms from Kadur, 37 Kms from Kadur Junction Railway Station, 43 Kms from Birur, 222 Kms from Bengaluru and 244 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. Belavadi is situated to the south east of Chikkamagaluru on Chikkamagaluru — Javagal Highway via Kalasapura.

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