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	Belur And Halebid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Belur is 222 km from Bangalore, a drive of about 4 hours, and Halebid is another 16 km away.
		The most outstanding temple in Belur is the Chenakeshava, a monumental edifice that took 103 years to build, possibly because of the intricate details and the myriads of friezes and sculptures that embellish the temple walls.
		The temples of Belur and Halebid were made of steatite, a material that is easy to work on, soft initially but hardening after prolonged exposure.
	www.journeymart.com /getaways/india/belur (536 words)

	History of Belur and Helebidu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Belur is 222 Kms from Bangalore, 34 Kms from Hassan and 149 Kms from Mysore.
		Belur is known as Dakshina Varanasi or South Banaras for its temples.
		The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava, built by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A. to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.
	home.comcast.net /~varshah/html/belur_helebedu.htm (542 words)

	Belur, Karnataka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Belur (Beluru in Kannada) was the capital of the Hoysala Empire.
		The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakeshava temple, which is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture.
		It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakadu in 1117 AD.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Belur,_Karnataka (193 words)

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		Belur and Halebid are 17 km apart, but they have always been referred to in one breath, as belonging together.
		Belur's main temple, Chennakeshava (dedicated to Lord Krishna and set in a compound with several smaller temples and a pond), was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 AD to celebrate Hoysala military victories.
		Belur is 222 km from Bangalore, 149 km from Mysore and 34 km from Hassan (27 km from Halebid).
	www.outlooktraveller.com /aspscripts/travelogue.asp?dest=belur (1356 words)

	Belur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		On the banks of the Yagachi river, Belur was the capital of the Hoysala dynasty, before it was moved to Halebid.
		The Sri Channakeshava Temple at Belur, along with the Hoysala temples at Halebid and Somnathpur, is the cream of what remains of one of the most artistically exuberant periods of Hindu cultural development.
		At Belur, the Sri Channakeshava temple took a century to complete and is very similar to the others in design but here much of the decoration has gone into the internal supporting pillars and lintels.
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Studios/8487/belur.html (242 words)

	Belur Chennakesava Temple - Karnataka
		In this concept of the stellate, the main temple at Belur, is a show-stealer.
		The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava.
		If one is willing to spend enough time at Belur, there is no end to the pleasures one experiences in gazing at the different mythological tales that these time-tested monuments have to narrate.
	www.templenet.com /Karnataka/beluarti.html (1296 words)

	Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Belur, Halebid and Sravanbelagola
		The Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid are 35 km from Hassan situated to the west of Bangalore on the banks of the river Yagachi.
		Belur, which was the first capital of this dynasty stands on the banks of the Yagachi river.
		Belur and Halebid are only 16 kms apart and buses between the two may be crowded.
	www.indbazaar.com /travel/index2.asp?loc=25 (864 words)

	The Tribune...Sunday Reading
		Halebid, Belur and Somnathpur are among the marvellous specimens of Hoysala art, imbued with the most accomplished grace and elegance.
		Because of royal presence and patronage at Belur and Halebid, Hoysala art form in its highest perfection is manifested at Chennakesva temple at Belur and Hoysalasvara temple at Halebid.
		Belur and Halebid main temples, along with innumerable Hoysala temples at Halebid, were plundered and damaged by Tughlaqs and Khiljis in the early 13th century, when the Hoysalas were completely vanquished.
	www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99mar28/sunday/head2.htm (1443 words)

	Somnathpur, Belur and Halebid India, Keshava Temple is the best-preserved most complete monument of Hoysala ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		At Belur and Halebid the superstructure or shikhara can hardly be seen (if built at all), but at Somnathpur the triple-shrine structure has three shikharas, each a beautiful star-shaped, ornate bell.
		The sculptured deities of Somnathpur, Belur, and Halebid are unsurpassed by any other sculptures in India for the wealth of jewellery with which each one is decked.
		Belur and Halebid lie in the Hassan district of Karnataka.
	www.4to40.com /4to40.com_non_ssl/discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_somnathpur (2469 words)

	India Travel Blog: ARCHITECTURAL SPLENDOR: BELUR AND HALEBEEDU
		That is until I got a good view of the temples of Belur and Halebeed recently, understood the complexity involved and visualized the minutest details to which the rocks were carved.
		The temples of Belur and Halebeed were built around 12th century by the rulers of the Hoysala Dynasty.
		The carvings in Belur temple are as intricate as its counterpart in Halebeedu.
	travelblog.paintedstork.com /2005/11/architectural-splendor-belur-and.html (1016 words)

	Tourism of India - Religion In Stone
		Situated on the banks of river Yagachi, Belur was the capital of the Hoysala Empire 800 years ago, before it was shifted to Dwarasamudram (Halebid).
		Today, Belur is a small town backing in the glory of one of the greatest monuments of medieval art in India - the 12th century Chennakesava Temple at Belur commemorates the victory of the Hoysalas over the Cholas in the great battle of Talakad.
		Belur is connected by road to important cities in Karnataka.
	www.tourismofindia.com /hi/rstonebelur.htm (263 words)

	India Tourism Travel n Tour Packages, Hoildays in South India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Belur was once the capital of the Hoysala kings.
		Halebid, like Belur is also a mute testimony to the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka.
		Belur and Halebid are 222 and 216 kms from Bangalore, respectively.
	www.spantours.com /southindia/hassan.html (598 words)

	Koramangala - Bangalore's Most Happening Place
		The temples at Halebid and Belur are standing examples of the Hoysala supremacy in architecture and sculpture.
		Halebid was the original capital of the Hoysalas but later when it was attacked by invaders and put to ruin, they shifted their base to Belur.
		Belur, once the capital of this great empire is just 42 kilometers from Hassan town.
	www.koramangala.com /travel/belur/belur.htm (1152 words)

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		The best way to reach Belur or Halebid by bus if you are dependent on public transport is from Hassan, which is very well connected to the both these place as well as to the rest of the region.
		Belur and Halebid can be covered on foot, or you could rent a bicycle for the day.
		Belur is now in the throes of development so there is some basic accommodation available.
	www.journeymart.com /DExplorer/AsiaIS/India/Karnataka/belur/default.asp (1019 words)

	Belur
		Belur in Hassan district (222 kms from Bangalore and 38 kms from Hassan) is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex.
		By Air: Bangalore airport is the nearest to Belur (222 kms)
		By Road: Regular buses ply from Bangalore (222 kms), Halebid (16 kms), Hassan (40 kms), Hospet (330 kms), Mangalore (124 kms), Mysore (149 kms) to Belur.
	www.karnataka.com /tourism/belur (171 words)

	Belur Math, Monuments of West Bengal, India, West Bengal Travel, West Bengal Tourism India, India Travelog
		Belur Math - Belur Math is the international headquarters of Ramkrishna Mission and was founded by Swami Vivekananada in 1899.
		Belur Math is a place for a pilgrimage for many people, you know it was once visited by Swami Vivekananda and many other person." informed Michelle.
		Founded by Swami Vivekananda, Belur Math is a situated on the Western banks of Hooghly in Howrah districts.
	www.indiatravelog.com /west-bengal/belur-math.html (355 words)

	Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola India, The Hoysala temples are constructed of a kind of soapstone which when freshly ...
		Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola India, The Hoysala temples are constructed of a kind of soapstone which when freshly quarried is soft and yields easily to the chisel but which hardens after..., Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola, by Toby Sinclair, Visit Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola, Indian place to visit Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola
		The tradition of anonymity that conceals the identity of Indian craftsmen is absent at Belur (and Halebid).
		As at Belur, it is the celestial woman who have the greatest appeal.
	www.4to40.com /discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_belur (893 words)

	Motorcycle Tour, Bike Tours New Delhi, India Bike Tours, Delhi, New Delhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Belur: 39 km from Hassan and 149 km from Mysore is Belur famous for its exquisite Temples.
		Belur is known as the Dakshina Varanasi or Southern Banaras.
		The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava, built by the Hoysala Kind Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A.D. to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.
	www.realadventures.com /listings/1038259.htm (1508 words)

	Hoysala Heartland : Regions in Brief \| Frommers.com
		Belur--Now a sleepy hamlet, Belur was the capital of the Hoysala kings at the height of their reign.
		Use a torch to study the temple interior, at the center of which is a pillar adorned with smaller versions of the temple's 10,000 sculpted images.
		Belur is a living temple, and a silver-plated image of Vishnu within the inner sanctum is still worshipped; puja (prayer) is performed at 9am and 7pm each day, and the inner sanctums are closed between 1 and 3pm and 5 and 6pm.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/hoysalaheartland/3496010043.html (730 words)

	Karnataka Tours, Travel to South India, Karnataka, Bangalore, Ooty, Mysore with Kerala, Tourism Guide, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		By Road: Bandipur- 220 kms, Belur- 322 kms, Madras- 334 kms, Bombay- 998 kms, Cochin- 526 kms, Dandeli- 481 kms, Halebid- 214 kms, Jog Falls- 377 kms, Kodaikanal- 430 kms, Mysore- 140 kms, Panaji- 595 kms, Sravanabelagola- 160 kms, Tirupati- 250 kms.
		Belur is famous for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style.
		Somnathpur- 40 kms, Sravanabelgola- 99 kms, Belur- 91 kms, Halebid- 117 kms.
	www.merukatours.com /Karnataka.htm (1460 words)

	Belur Travel Guide, Belur Tours, Dakshina Varanasi, Southern Banaras Belur, Temples of Belur, Chennakesava Temple, ...
		Vishnuvardhan in 1117 A.D. Southern Banaras Belur, the temple town is located 34 kms from Hassan.
		Famous for its exquisite temple, Belur is known as the Dakshina Varanasi or Southern Banaras.
		The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated Chennakesava Temple built by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A.D to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /karnataka/belur (458 words)

	Travel Agent for Belur, Belur Tour Operator, Balur Travel, Belur Tours, Travel Agents for Belur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Belur is 86 kms from Bangelor, it is famous for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style.
		Belur is connected by road to Bangalore- 222 km, Halebid- 16 km, Hassan- 37 km, Mangalore- 154 km, Mysore- 155 km, Shravanabelagola- 86 km etc.
		The Channekeshava Temple at Belur was constructed in the year 1116 to celebrate the victory of the Hoysala's over the Cholas at Talakad.
	www.touroperatorsinindia.com /belur/belur.html (452 words)

	Welcome to Belgaumonline.com
		Having a very pleasant climate throughout the year, Hassan 194 kms from Bangalore is the entry point for Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola.
		34 kms from Hassan, 149 kms from Mysore and 222 kms from Bangalore is Belur, which is famous for its exquisite temple.
		Belur is also known as 'Dakshina Varanasi' or 'Southern Banaras'.
	www.belgaumonline.com /travel/hassan.asp (234 words)

	Belur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Belur, West Bengal, India, a locality on the west bank of the Hooghly River
		Belur Math, the religious abbey located in Belur, West Bengal, India
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Belur (106 words)

	city guide, city tour, travel destinations in india - Goamit Holidays
		It was during this period that the great temples of Belur and Halebid were constructed.
		Belur and Halebid had been the capital of the Hoysalas, who ruled over a large kingdom between Krishna and the Kaveri rivers.
		In structure, the temple is similar to the one at Belur.
	www.goamit.com /cityguide_hassan.html (1022 words)

	Belur Math
		The Belur Math shrines as seen from a boat on the Ganga.
		The Brahmacharis of Belur Math sing devotional hymns in honor of Swami Vivekananda.
		Belur Math as seen at a distance from a boat in the Ganga.
	www.atmajyoti.org /images/india_photos/Belur_Math/belur_math.html (140 words)

	Indian States - Karnataka - Belur
		Belur (90 kms from Sravanabelagola, 222 kms from Bangalore) in Hassan district is famous for its temples built in the Hoysala style.
		Belur, once the capital of the Hoysala rulers is considered the Benaras of the South and is also known as Dakshina Vaaranaasi.
		The Chennakesava temple, dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava (Vishnu) was built on the banks of the Yagachi River in 1117 A.D. by Vishnuvardhana (who defeated the Chalukyas) to commemorate his victory over the Cholas at Talakkad.
	www.saigan.com /heritage/states/karnataka/belur.html (315 words)

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