Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, Karnataka

Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, Karnataka

Chennakeshava Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Belur Town in Belur Taluk in Hassan District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is also called as Veera Narayana Temple. The temple is an active Hindu temple and a major Vaishnava pilgrimage site. The temple is situated on the banks of Yagachi River (also called Badari River in historic texts), a tributary of Hemavathi River. The temple complex along with the nearby Hindu and Jain Temples at Halebidu have been proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, King Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala dynasty is said to have dreamt about Lord Kesava during his night stay in Baba Budan forest. He decided to build the Chenna Kesava Temple at Belur. Unknowingly, he separated the Lord Kesava from his consort living on the Baba Budan Hill. It is believed that Lord Kesava regularly visits the Baba Budan Hill to meet her consort. Thus, the local cobbler community offers a pair of fresh sandals every day at the altar of the shrine. Locals believe that the sandals get disappeared after being presented to the Lord Kesava.

History

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/06/chennakeshava-temple-belur-history.html

The Temple Complex

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/06/chennakeshava-temple-belur-temple-complex.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 07.30 AM to 01.00 PM and 02.30 PM to 07.30 PM.

Contact

Chennakeshava Swamy Temple,

Belur – 573 115

Belur Taluk, Hassan District

Phone: +91 8177 222 218

Email: belurckstemple@yahoo.com

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Belur Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Halebidu, 24 Kms from Chikkamagaluru Railway Station, 26 Kms from Chikkamagaluru, 38 Kms from Hassan, 46 Kms from Banavara, 152 Kms from Mangalore Airport, 153 Kms from Mangalore, 220 Kms from Bengaluru and 242 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated on Banavara to Mangalore route.

Location