Viranarayana, Belavadi

Large Hoysala trikuta Vishnu temple often skipped between Belur and Halebidu.

दर्शन महत्व: Architecture travellers call it the best ‘secret’ Hoysala stop.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Oct–Feb

History

Viranarayana at Belavadi is a large Hoysala trikuta Vishnu temple between Belur and Halebidu. Its scale and preservation make it a favourite of architecture pilgrims who leave the main tourist path.

Legends

• Vira Narayana is Vishnu the heroic protector; the three towers once announced his presence across the village fields.