History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Belur, Major Pilgrimage and Tourist Destination of Karnataka
Belur, the small town of Hassan district of Karnataka, located on bank of river Yagachi is ancient historical city and one of the most famous tourist destination of city. Belur was known as Velapura earlier and second capital of great Hoysala Empire during 13th century. Due to invasion of Delhi Sultanate Hoysala had shifted their capital from Halebid to Belur. Belur is very popular across the globe due to the world famous ancient Chennakeshava Temple, also known as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple which was built during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana in 1117. During the rule of around 300 year Hoysala dynasty had built lots of marvelous temple which showcase