In this video explaining about history and narrating the art works of Chennakeshava Temple belur, karnata india with the help of an authorized guide.
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The Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India.
Belur temple was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also called Velapura, an early Hoysala Empire capital.
Belur temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish.
Belur temple artwork depicts scenes of secular life in the 12th century, dancers and musicians, as well as a pictorial narration of Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas.
Belur temple is considered to be one of the earliest creations of Hoysala dynasty.
At its highest, Belur temple stands 37 metres tall. Its outer walls are adorned with finely done artwork, with dancing girls in various postures.
Belur Chennakesava temple has three entrances and their doorways have decorated sculptures called dvarapalaka (doorkeepers) on either side.
The navaranga hall has forty eight pillars.
All except the central four are carved in a unique way.
This place is one of the famous tourist destination in Karnataka - India. As per saying,
the beauty of this temple is inside as there are 48 pillars carved in different designs. The vast complex has a large rajagopura or gate arches On the right of the temple is the Kappe Channigraya temple and a smaller temple dedicated to a Lakshmi reincarnation, the goddess Sowmyanayaki, sits slightly behind the two.
On the left of Belur Chennakeshava temple, one can find the Ranganayaki temple.
The Gravity Pillar-The decline of the Hoysalas saw the emergence of the rulers of Vijayanagara.
The reign of King Devaraya saw his commander Bice Dandanayaka install the unique 42 feet tall lamp post, the Karthika Deepotsava Stambha.
This pillar is a testament to the architectural expertise during King Devaraya’s reign, with the post simply placed over a flat platform.
It appears to be standing on its own dead weight, and has astounded visitors for ages.
The doorways of the temple’s mantapa features a Hoysala king slaying what historians believe is either a tiger or lion.
It is also believed that this could be a symbolic representation of the defeat of the Cholas, whose royal emblem is a tiger.
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