Historical Sights and Heritage

Belur and Halebidu – Masterpieces of Hoysala Architecture

• Location: Hassan District
• Period: 12th Century CE
• Highlights:
  • Built by the Hoysala Dynasty.
  • Famous for soapstone temples with intricate carvings and detailed sculptures.
  • Key sites: Chennakesava Temple (Belur), Hoysaleswara Temple (Halebidu).
  • Known for star-shaped platforms, miniature carvings, and narrative friezes from Ramayana and Mahabharata.