the 900-year-old Chennakeshava temple in Belur, Hassan district struck a different note by staying with the syncretic tradition. The festival began only after a moulvi recited the Quran (Koran), a ...

Located about 30 kms from Hassan, Belur and Halebid are twin towns that have the best examples of Hoysala architecture of the 12th-century. 2) Belur - Chennakesava Temple. The temple at ...

The Chennakeshava temple in the heart of Hassan is a must-see architectural masterpiece. This temple was built during the Hoysala period, and it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, whose portrayal and ...