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Chennakesava Temple, Belur: A Star of Hoysala Architecture

The grand Chennakesava Temple in Karnataka against a dramatic cloudy sky.
Visitors marvel at the intricate architecture of the Chennakesava Temple in Karnataka.

The Chennakesava Temple in Belur, Karnataka, is a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, its intricate Madanikas, narrative friezes, and star-shaped platform exemplify Vaishnavite art at its finest.