Nowadays when you visit a well known tourist place; even if it’s your first visit, every nook & corner looks familiar. That’s what happened to me when I was in Belur (though it was the second visit for me, after a long gap of 13 years). Thanks to the amount of information & photos available on the internet.
Birds and the temple gopura
It was 10.30AM when we reached Belur & had an hour’s time. Hence, decided not to take a guide. Instead, roamed around the temple premises aimlessly. One hour we spent there is not at all sufficient. I plan to go there some time soon – visit both Belur & Halebidu.
The Silhouette of ManasthambhaThe temple and the manasthambhaThe intricate carvings on a stone pillar
Few places nearby places which I’ve not yet visited & plan to visit when time permits –
Halebidu Halmidi – place where Kannada’s oldest shaasana was found (Kannada script on a stone) Hanuma Devara gudda – a small hillock between Hassan and Belur
I paid a short visit to the Hoysala temples of Belur during my long ride to the West Coast almost two years ago. Couple of hours spent there is no where sufficient to get to know a bit about the place. That short visit two years ago pricking me to…
It was few minutes over 2.30PM when we reached Sringeri, my second visit in a month's span. Late enough to miss the darshana at the temple. We rode up and down the main road of the temple town before settling down for lunch in a small hotel. We spent an…
When one hears the name 'Belur', the next set of names or words that follow are - Channakeshava temple, Shilabalikas, Halebidu, Hoysalas, King Vishnuvardhana, Jakanachari. Off the list, the last one is less known - Jakanachari, the main architect-sculptor behind Belur & Halebidu. And Kaidala, home town of Jakanachari, boasts…
Belur Halebeedu are wonderful places to visit marvelours contribution by Hoysala kings. I had been there two times and never felt it was boring. great places. karnatka that way has wonderful places to visit all through the state. our govt to exploit the potential to tourism and suitable facilities to be created to make them traveller friendly. thanks for taking me back to olden days. “Amara shilpi Jakanachari” first kannada film in colour flashed through memories. title may be little different jakana or jakanachari. a film which i saw may be 35 years back
I love the way you take the photos. Keep it up..
what classy pictures! The stone pillar is beautiful.
Belur Halebeedu are wonderful places to visit marvelours contribution by Hoysala kings. I had been there two times and never felt it was boring. great places. karnatka that way has wonderful places to visit all through the state. our govt to exploit the potential to tourism and suitable facilities to be created to make them traveller friendly.
thanks for taking me back to olden days.
“Amara shilpi Jakanachari” first kannada film in colour flashed through memories. title may be little different jakana or jakanachari. a film which i saw may be 35 years back
pranesh
Thanks Mahesh & Rajesh…
Pranesh Sir, yes it’s ‘Amara Shilpi JAkanachari’…
PQRS, I had seen many pics of Belur, I thought what could be so different about it before I opened this post. Man, I was stunned. You are a master..
Enjoyed a lot.
Welcome back… & thanks Karthik…