We should appreciate our ancient kings and architect who did these wonderful sculptures. Every part of this temple will attract your eyes and you will definitely will spend your time just looking at each and every sculpture. The maintenance of temple is great. The surroundings are maintained clean. You will for sure find peace when you visit this temple. Parking available.

Went on a beautiful evening. The temple is beautiful. it has a beautiful architecture, carvings on the stones are very much prescribed and wonderful. A peaceful place with history. guides are available to explain the history we have captured the glory of the temple.

It's a very beautiful architecture and temple with a long history to it. Make sure you know it or read it before you go so that you can understand the origin and significance of it. The place is very well maintained, its neat and clean all around and also please don't touch the idols and wall carvings.

The main attraction of hoysala Empire.. most beautiful temple i have ever seen.. temple construction took 103 years to complete the temple .. amazing art still it was not damaged... Must visit temple in Karnataka.. No entry fee..

Best architecture I have ever seen. Beauty of Hindu art. Recommending to take a guide, they explain every detail of the temple. This temple has very detailed carvings of different things like old dances, god's, stories etc

Absolutely stunning architecture, no doubt it’s a UNESCO heritage site. The details in those carvings will blow your mind and make you wonder how they did it 1000 years ago. It’s a piece of architectural marvel. Don’t miss it if you are around.

This temple is dedicated to 24 incarnations of lord Vishnu. Outer wall is the carving of elephants and lions. One of the best masterpieces of craftsmanship which depict our culture and the art of the man. There is a gravity pillar of unique 42 ft height carved out of a single stone and stand on its own weight. Paid parking is available. You can opt for a tourist guide who will explain the evry bit of the temple.

Went on peaceful morning. Have spent very little time in observing the marvel statues and more time in taking photos for which i regretted later after looking at the pictures I took. Should visit and observe. The surroundings were neat, clean and well maintained. There is not any rush either.

Wonderful historical temple with beautiful sculptures in the classical Hoysala architectural style. You can spend a few hours looking at the statues and sculptures. Be sure to find a guide (official guides with badges are present throughout the site) who will show you intricate art and features along the sculptures.

Stunning architecture! The intricate stone carvings and statues is just pure art. One can only try to fathom the level of artistic supremacy and craftsmanship that our ancestral kings and craftsmen once had years ago only when you visit such places. The precision and perfections of the stone carvings, minute details on the statues, the simplest and delicate work of art on them can only be experienced by visiting and looking at the marvels. The priests kept trying to enforce Covid rules and informing people to maintain the face mask standards. It is better to hire the guides at the temple entrance to understand the history and carvings better. There is a small clean pond within the temple walls where one can see beautiful fishes and turtles swimming!

Stunning architecture! The intricate stone carvings and statues is just pure art. Take time and view the details in the sculptures. Hire a guide if needed. Guides can communicate is Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, English and a few other languages as well.

Visited last weekend with my friends Belur Temple is a feast for the senses that will leave you speechless! The intricate carvings and stunning architecture are so beautiful that you'll forget to blink your eyes! The temple is a testament to the incredible artistry of the ancient craftsmen who designed it. It's like stepping into a time machine and being transported back to a time when art and design were celebrated in all their glory. The temple is a true masterpiece that will leave you in awe of the rich history and culture of India. So if you're looking for a truly unforgettable experience, don't miss out on this amazing destination

Beautifully built temple which is more than 1000s years old. History has a lot to say to those who want to hear. Don’t try exploring this temple with out the hiring a trained local guide. They are government guide who will take Rs. 500 and will help you understand each and every aspect of the temple. It is not a tourist spot or a dating place, have seen many couples hidden here and there, kindly respect the heritage place and a temple. “Every stone tells a story” so take out your time and enjoy this masterpiece.

Amazing architectural skills. Well maintained and managed. An extraordinary site to visit. Reminds us of our glorious culture and traditions such a treasure, so neatly maintained, so quiet and peaceful, you can spend hours looking at the carvings...lots of place to just sit and be

It's one of the famous tourist places in Karnataka. The view from every angle is good. There are so many carving that you can enjoy. You have to pay parking fee here and for placing your footwear. So leave your footwear in vehicle.

The temple is constructed 900 years ago and still standing strong and has great history. Gives very peaceful vibe. A must visit place to embrace or history and our heritage. Very excellent architecture by the hoyasala kings. Very spacious and in temple guides are also available.

A must visit. An ancient heritage. Beautiful temple with some of the most stunning architecture you will ever find. The carvings on the rocks are simply mind blowing. It reminds us of our glorious past. Simply beautiful.

No doubt it's one of the great lessons history has thought us. Grand sculptures and design which speaks for itself about the great history this place has. Each design is unique and Great. Loved visiting this place.

Must see place, add it to your must visit places. It is amazing temple, each individual sculptures are very beautiful and wonderful. We should feel proud of our ancient kings and architect who did these wonderful sculptures. Every place in this temple will attract your eyes. The maintenance of temple is good. The surroundings are maintained clean. Parking available. Must visit this place. Guiders are available and they will explain in detail everything about temple and single single art . They knows multiple languages, Telugu, English ,Hindi ,Kannada and many more languages.

An epic masterpiece of our past. No architectural wonder can rival the beauty of what lies within these walls. Went in the evening so it was cool. I am assuming in the afternoon it will be very hot so it is recommended to walk with a pair of socks in the open courtyard. Ample drinking water facilities. Parking is at the backside of the temple and ₹50/- is charged for the same.

Best temple of Lord Vishnu and Devi Lakshmi. This ancient temple is usually not overcrowded and in about an hour or two one can visit the temple. Services of guide are recommended for people who have interests in history, sculptures and archeology. The temple has excellent intricate carvings of various animals, gods and godesses that are among the best in India and also the sculptures are very well preserved even after 900 years. Try not to visit the temple in noon times especially in summer as the stones can be too hot to walk on bare feet. Early morning or evening visit are recommended.

It's one of a marvellous temple i have seen. I didn't had enough time to admire it's beautiful carvings and sculptures. As someone who admires intricate carvings and sculptures i would recommend this place. But please don't litter/ scribble it hurts to see someone scribbling their love stories in the sculptures without admiring it 🥲

ಶ್ರೀ ಚೆನ್ನಕೇಶವ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೊಯ್ಸಳರ ಕೊಡುಗೆ This temple is a Architectural marvel, must visit in a life time, the way it's designed is unbelievable the stone ಗರ್ಭಗುಡಿ and surroundings. You will have a pleasant visit with guides available in the temple who will explain you about the history of the place/kingdom and king in a good manner. Observe the stone carvings closely you will see astonishing cultural excellence with story for each one.

The most heritageous temple in the world. One of the UNESCO identified places. It such a awesome place to visit, just can't express its beauty in words. Definitely no doubt in people getting mesmerized after seeing the sculptures here

Mesmerizing place to visit in Karnataka. The detailing and richness of art here is simply outstanding. Looking at the structures and imagining how they did it whole sitting inside the temple is a beautiful experience altogether. Must visit place to understand the rich heritage of culture and art that existed here.

This is one of best temple in south if we go by architecture. It has so many statue and each have different art form with very minute details. The way art has been carved anyone will be amazed. Just because of congress we dont know much about temples in India otherwise this is far better than Tajmahal in all aspects. Must visit and respect our rich heritage culture.

Amazing temple build nearly 1000 years ago. Depicts the true Indian history. Worth travelling. Try reaching there at either sunrise or sunset, the pictures will come good!! Must visit.

“Every stone tells a story” takes on a whole new dimension when one in transported into the realm of the Belur temple. Don’t try exploring this temple with out the services of a trained local guide. Else the glory of the temple, the profound stories it’s intricate craving herald, may be completely lost on you. If the beauty of the temple does not amaze you, the principles of science which magically come together to make this temple, will most definitely leave you stunned. I’m not even going to try and explain what I mean by this, because it is for your eyes to see and your mind to fathom.

A must go place for everyone. Standing firm and strong telling the story of time on your face. Makes one wonder about their ancestors who had built these magnificent structures. The sculpture on the walls and pillars are mesmerizing. Frozen in time, yet challenging the modern architecture....

It’s amazing, each individual sculptures are very beautiful and it’s wonderful. You will see the real art of Indian artists. Must visit this place. This place is located in between the town itself. Best guiders are available and they will explain in detail everything about temple and single single art . They knows multiple languages, English ,Hindi ,Kannada and many more languages. Good people .

One of the best archeological places in India. It is a must visit. The amount of talent which our ancestors had is immense. Each and every sculpture is beautifully sculpted. It would take days to completely see and understand each story behind each sculpture.

Wonderful sculptures,world heritage .

Amazing stone carvings. There are so many sculptures here it might take you days to see each one and appreciate their beauty and story behind each one. You would appreciate the temple a lot more if you walk around with a guide.

If you are interested in knowing the rich cultures of our land then this would be one of the place to visit. I have visited belur as a part of our Karnataka tour and this place really touched my heart. I am a traditional Indian sculpture fan and this place is a true stop for people like me.I have seen many foreign people looking at the art of sculpture with great excitement. Even I was excited looking this place.

Wonderful

Historical place with crafting that amuses any one and religious. Very interesting and informative stone carvings which are indigenous to Hoysala's.. Take a guide here costs around 300₹ basic which will help us in getting to know the important aspects. Overall a very nice place to be for a day.

This is one of the most beautiful ancient Indian temple which depicts the advanced culture of the land. It is recommended to take a guide for tour of this temple. Without guide one might complete visit in 15 min and with guide even an hour won't be sufficient. I was hesitant to visit this place being temple but the beauty, art and history made me mesmerized. Many sculptures are backed with scientific designs and innovations.

It's the Best Place for Heritage after Hampi. You'll find all Fine carvings made by Architects. It's Very Nice and Big Built in Star shape and It's the only Temple In star shape in the World. It's so much wide . Cleanliness is Maintained, Restrooms are not available inside, Nearby outside available. Food & Chats are available. Take a Guide with You to know the Temple Properly. It's Pride of India, Before the Era of Geometry, Our Ancestors created Wonders.

Very nice temple. It is an architectural wonder. The precision with which the carvings were done is amazing. Ample parking space around the temple. Good facilities. Extremely hot weather during Summer.

Such an old temple with beautiful sculptures. I really wonder how they could be able to make such arts without any equipment those days. It took 105 years to build this temple. If you are going, please hire a guide. Otherwise you will not understand the details of the sculpture. You need atleast 1.5 hour time to completely look into the sculptures.

Temple was very beautiful and magnificent view. Belur is a small town in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava Temple dedicated to Vishnu, one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture and the largest Hindu temple complex that has survived from pre-14th-century Karnata-Dravida tradition. Remarkable art sculpture and poorana s behind it. Just seeing those wonderful but when you take Guides , they can take us deeper knowledge about every art work. Because we can pay lot of money to reach this place and we listen the stories only then it will remain on your mind and recognised. Must check one stone pillar was stood up for centuries, not even used concerte or sand, just on it. You can use paper on bottom as thin layer gap as it. Prasadam(lunch) available for devotees, this located near temple, ask locality people. You can park vehicles around temple or sideways main road. No parking charges. Any questions for enquiry : comment below Or Reach out : IG Page - @goanywhere7 Follow and like my photos and reviews ..

This thousand-year-old temple is an architectural wonder. Must really appreciate those stone masons of that age gone by. Such intricate works done with stones! The temple compound is very much cleaner since I last visited it 10 years ago. Visitors still have to walk barefooted. This time round, some very smart person had thought of a jute carpet walkway around the building! Thanks to that simple solution from a genius, walking barefooted was bearable. The occasion where one has to step on the stones is still "Ouch! Ouch!" It being a Sunday afternoon, there was a very large crowd of local tourists. This building has a functioning temple inside.

The intricate carvings on stones are a sight to enjoy. These are the ruins of Islamic invasion. If this can still mesmerize me. I wonder how beautiful it would have been in it's glory days.

A very Good Historical Hindu Temple

Very nyc and beautiful old temple

It's historical temple with beautiful art, I love it.

Art works best

Nice tempal

It was amazing

Old temple don't go couples go with groups

Birth place of shilpa kale🥰

Fine its super

Good place for culture,

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Excellent place & has a interesting history.

None can rate or review it... It's way beyond anything that you can ever imagine.. Such an amazing place !! One can only wonder asking how? looking at those mesmerizing sculptures.. But the way, you get free meals here at noon, which is so deliciously cooked...

One of the finest Architecture. Mind blowing sculptural works. Proud we are still manage to preserve it. Just got mouth struck by the way all detailed works in stone. Lord Vishnu is main god here. It was so much positive to see him standing tall. If architectural students visits this place and they want to re-create this. I bet they take ages to do it. Afternoon time they are closing the Vishnu idol for Pooja around 1:30hrs. Plan accordingly.

Absolutely must visit if you love stone carvings and history. Each carving in stone tells a story. Take the services of a guide. Built during the Hoysala era, it is partially destroyed by the Muslim rulers..but the glory of the temple is maintained.

Beautiful architecture with old fables to go with it. If interested, take a guided tour for 300 Rs. Quite informative! Without guide, you will be sure to not notice a lot of details which hide in plain sight

One of the best preserved architectural beauties of South India. Best to invest in a guide for Rs.300 who would be able to hit the highlights of the place in one hour and also tell the stories on the site. You could spend a whole day photographing and admiring the effort taken to build this place by 3 generation of kings and queens. A must visit place.

This temple has its own charm. Unique and eye catching

Wonderful architecture which has stood the test of time. But just another stop on a long journey. Parking is a problem as there is unplanned growth around the World Heritage site. People are breeding like rats nowadays. God save us.

this temple is simply breathtaking. i strongly suggest to hire a guide for the temple tour. charges will be around rs300. without a guide, you will never know what the sculptures are and what they mean. each sculpture has miniature details. a guide will help you in understanding them. this temple is almost 900 years old, yet the sculptures have been crafted with such minute details, which could not have been done without modern day tools and equipments. also do visit Halebid if you visit Belur.

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Nice .I always come next time

Historical place,you can see Indian magic of carvings in pillers of temple

Very nice

Beautiful architecture

Very historic temple. No much of rush. Good place to have a look at the beautifully architectured temple buildings.

Chenna means Beautiful in Kannada kesava denotes for Vishnu. (Chenna kesava) This Architectural marvel constructed in 11 century by Hoyasala king vijayavardhan

It's divine! Incredibly beautiful temple❤️ For all the art lovers it's a must visit! Amazing carving done on soap stones!!

Really awesome !

Really an superb place which showcases our rich history and ancient marvellous architecture!

Must visit

Very peaceful place . Not much people .

Beautiful master piece of archiological architecture

Great sculpture of Hoysala. Nice place to visit.

Nice one

OK

Beautiful place for visitors.To good and perfect architecture and scriptures.the stone of the temple is mind blowing.there work and art done by ancient is superb.

These sculptures are unique

We are not up to that level to comment on the temple architecture

You never get enough of the history and every time you visit, you keep getting mesmerized

Amazing architecture ! Must visit temple in Belur.

Awesome

Out of the world experience

Beautiful temple with intricate carvings

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Nice

Good place

Good

Very beautiful temple of Hoysala architecture in Belur. Temple ceiling is in star shaped. The walls of temple have intricately carved sculptures from purana and various gods and scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The pillars have a typical lathe carved shape and carry statues on capital support. Some really detailed and finely carved scenes exhibiting food chain etc need help from a guide. Entry is free, check out Aarti schedule beforehand

Excellent

Nice Art

Great work of art.

Good place...must visit..

Must visit historical place...

Wonder full super

A surreal experience in the compounds of this temple. The work of art is exquisite and unimaginable skills. The devotee come with immense devotion and the tourist get equal or more delight of being here.

Worth visit. This place is absolute treat to your eyes. No entry fee. Parking fee ₹50. Do take a guide who will take you around the temple and explain nook and corner of the sculptures and carving. They cost you around ₹300 forba group of 1-5 people.

A must visit place showcasing the rich cultural heritage, art and architectural competency and craftsmanship.

Please keep atleast half a day to explore the place. Each and every art encrafted on walls are unique and need time to appreciate their beauty and effort put in to make them. Also, please avoid touching the art since it causes degradation of engravings. Halibedu is just 11km from this place. Please make sure to add to your itenary if you love arts.

Mesmerising carvings in temple. Have great history as well.

It is a place where you can see how elaborately the Indians were able to handle stones in the past. From small to large, you will be amazed when you look at the finished pieces of one big stone. It is recommended that you visit this place with a guide and listen to explanations. People can recognize and understand as much as they know. The guides will open up new sights for you.

Good maintenance. Guide is must. They charge ₹400 for a group of 10. Multi lingual support from guide helps to understand the architecture better. Parking is right in front of temple. No extra charges for still camera. Best time to visit would be evenings.

A nice place for architectural students and Indian culture lovers. Beutiful carvings in slate stone. Must hire a guide to understand the sculptures in better manner. Nicely maintained . Should spare minimum 3 hours for a normal visit. Finishing this site within an hour is injustice to these great sculptures.

One of the finest sculptures in sandstone could be seen in this temple showing the rich cultural heritage of India during the Hoysala Dynasty. A must see place for the intricate work in stone

One should definitely visit this ancient temple in their lifetime. Each and every carving made here have very minute details and expressions. You can't see similarity between the design of any two pillars, each pillar is unique in the design and carvings on it. The entire temple is built using steatite (ಬಳಪದ ಕಲ್ಲು) available locally at this place. The stone pillar outside the temple is balanced so precisely on only 3 sides out of 4 (one can measure the gap by passing a cloth/paper). How perfectly they have taken care of center of gravity is beyond our imagination and this explains the sculptor's talent back in 11th century. One should hire a guide to get the real flavor of it's history.

Oldest temple with Hoysala Architecture in Karnataka, easy & worth to include when your are travelling to Chikmagalur or Sakelshpura. Guides are available outside and they will help you to understand history, specially curated sculptures, walls, pillars, etc. It is crowded, of you are planning for photography, then better go to Halebidu

The temple sculpture and archeological which are carved inch and breath of the temple which explains ancient history. And well maintained by the karnataka government . ample parking lot for the visitors and whomever visiting temple for the first time can have guide to get know about the temple and it's history's . Requesting all to not damage the sculpture of the temple. And please wear a mask and maintain the social distance Use sanitizer.

Belur  a small town in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava Temple dedicated to Vishnu, one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture and the largest Hindu temple complex that has survived from pre-14th-century Karnata-Dravida tradition. A historic site inspired by the teachings of Ramanujacharya, it has been a Vaishnava Hindu pilgrimage center since at least the 12th-century. It was also the first capital of the Hoysala dynasty, before they built Dorasamudra (modern Halebid)

It's a ancient temple built by Hoysala emperor in 12th century in the banks of Yagachi River. It's a good place to visit if you are a lover of ancient architecture. It has mesmerizing miniature sculptures in the walls of the shrine.

A marvelous templebwith rich sculptures. Each sculpture has a story to tell. For Art enthusiasts they could spend days in going through the temple that was built for 103 years

This is a place where it’s constructed years ago and it remains beautiful till today with great and awful carvings and sculptures around the temple… family and friends can spend time here visiting this great temple… you can feel all the carvings by hand and will be surprised with it’s built ..

The temple has the number of sculptures they are interlocked to each other and their detailing is next level. It is a very beautiful must watch temple.

Marvellous, exquisite sculptures. You have to see it to understand India's architectural heritage. Mere words cannot capture the intricate detailing and the sheer mastery over form and expressions. It's still a live temple with regular aarthi in morning, afternoon, evening and night.

Belur Temple is a feast for the senses that will leave you speechless! The intricate carvings and stunning architecture are so beautiful that you'll forget to blink your eyes! The temple is a testament to the incredible artistry of the ancient craftsmen who designed it. It's like stepping into a time machine and being transported back to a time when art and design were celebrated in all their glory. The temple is a true masterpiece that will leave you in awe of the rich history and culture of India. So if you're looking for a truly unforgettable experience, don't miss out on this amazing destination!

The stone carvings of temple is mind blowing, You need atleast a day to observe the carvings, It took more than 100 years for thousands of workers to build this marvel. This represents our culture, wisdom and talent. Please take a guide here, so that you will gain more insights on the temple Must visit place for everyone irrespective of age.

The carving work of the temple is pretty good.. The multiple layers of carved temples are amazing No matter where you look there will be some amount of carving and work done sadly it was drizzling when I had gone so couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted. There are guides available as well There is small pond sort of structure in the lake which has turtles in it In the water we saw a weird thing some of the stones were warm and some were cold Its super strange though felt very comforting Parking is a bit sketchy though

Amazed by the architect, a very nice temple... You have plenty of lodging options near the temple.... Car parking spaces are available. Best time to visit is in the evening after 5pm

Best architecture I have ever seen. Beauty of Hindu art. Recommending to take a guide, they explain every detail of the temple. This temple has very detailed carvings of different things like old dances, god's, stories etc...

Mind-blowing architecture!! truly beautiful sculptures. Never seen such intricate stone work anywhere before. People who sculpted these are true artists and we don't even know who they were. That's the sad part. Must visit, bring your family and friends. This is the epitome of Indian art and architecture.