Chennakeshava temple in Belur is 900-years old

The Chennakeshava temple in Belur, situated 220-Km from Benglauru attracts plenty of tourists every year and has turned 900 years old but there is hardly any celebrations to mark the historic occasion. The temple is well known for its Shilabalika sculptures and was constructed in 1117 AD to mark the victory of Gangaraja, a general in Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana's army, over the invading Chola army a year earlier.
More than 10,000 people visit the temple during weekends.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 13 March 2017.

Heritage and tourism buffs are disappointed at the failure of the state government to exploit the occasion and hardsell Belur, Halebidu and Talakadu as the most popular tourist destinations of Karnataka. Belur was the Hoysala capital, while Halebidu, also in Hassan district, is 16-Km away.
Incidentally, the Chennakeshava temple has been proposed for the UNESCO World Heritage status for its 12th century architecture four years ago. Darpana Sundari (Lady with a mirror) which is carved on the walls of Belur temple and the carvings on the pillars are unique.


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