Chennakeshava Temple Belur | UNESCO World Heritage Site | Karnataka Tourism | Hoysala Architecture

The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, Karnataka is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. It is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture, and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is notable for its intricate carvings, which depict scenes from Hindu mythology and everyday life. The temple is also known for its star-shaped plan, which is unique in Hoysala architecture. Here are some of the key features of the Chennakeshava Temple: The temple is built on a star-shaped plan, with each of the eight sides representing a different aspect of Vishnu. The temple is decorated with intricate carvings, including scenes from Hindu mythology and everyday life. The temple has a tall tower, which is topped with a golden kalasha (pot). The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, and the main deity is a 15-foot-tall statue of Vishnu in his Keshava form. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. Direction : Riyaz Irinjalakkuda Script: Vinod Chandran Cuts & Grading: Reneesh Ottappalam Camera: Nidhin Thalikulam Sound Engineer: Sreejith Sankar Voice Over : Sasi Palayil Studio: Magic Mango Film Studio #tourism #travelvlog #travel #touristplace #kodaikanalplaces #ernakulam #kochi #tourism #travelvlog #travel #touristplace #kodaikanalplaces #kodaikanal #athirapilly #tourism #travelvlog #travel #touristplace #keralatourism #caicut #keralatourism #tourism #mmtravelguide #shimoga #kgf #kolar