Where is Belur and what is its speciality?

Answer 1

Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebidu, this is one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka, India. Belur is located in Hassan District. According to inscriptions discovered here, it was also referred to as Velapuri.

The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava Temple ( dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava , meaning handsome Vishnu) as the centre piece, surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana.

There are two more shrines here that are still in use by devotees and there is a Pushkarni or stepped well to the right side of the main entrance. The Dravida style rayagopuram at the entrance which was a later addition by the Vijayanagar kings, who considered this deity as one of their Kuladevata or family god.

The temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117 CE. Legend has it that it took 103 years to complete and Vishnuvardhana's grandson Veera Ballala II completed the task. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. The intricate workmanship includes elephants, lions, horses, episodes from the Indian mythological epics, and sensuous dancers (Shilabalikas). Inside the temple are a number of ornate pillars. Darpana Sundari ( Lady with the mirror ) carved on walls of Belur Temple is one of major attraction in complex.

This temple along with Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu and the Jaina monuments at Shravanabelagola are being proposed as UNESCO world heritage site.

For more details about Belur, please check the following website:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belur,_Karnataka

Answer 2

Belur or Belur Math is a religious abbey located in the neighbourhood of Belur in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is the location of the Ramakrishna Temple, as well as many other temples, and is the headquarters of the related organisations the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Belur Math is located almost just across the Hooghly River near Dakshineswar.

After the passing away of their Master Sri Ramakrishna in 1886 the young disciples organized themselves into a new monastic order. The original monastery at Baranagar known as Baranagar Math was shifted in January 1899 to a newly acquired plot of land at Belur in Howrah district. This monastery, known as Belur Math, serves as the Mother House for all the monks of Ramakrishna Order who live in the various branch centres of Ramakrishna Math and/or Ramakrishna Mission in different parts of India and the world.

All members of the Order undergo training and ordination (Sannyasa) at Belur Math.

A candidate for monastic life is treated as a pre-probationer during the first year of his stay at any centre, and as a probationer during the next four years.
At the end of this period he is ordained into celibacy (Brahmacharya) and is given certain vows (Pratijna), the most important of which are chastity, renunciation and service.
After a further period of four years, if found fit, he is ordained into monkhood (Sannyasa) and given the ochre (gerua) clothes to wear.

Sacred Shrines in Belur :
Sri Ramakrishna Temple
Old Shrine in which Swami Vivekananda originally installed the relics of Sri Ramakrishna.
Swami Vivekananda Room
Swami Brahmananda Temple
Sri Sarada Devi Temple
Swami Vivekananda Temple
Samadhi Temple
Nilambar Mukherjee’s Garden House -

Answer 3

Belur is situated near Hasan dist of Karnataka. It is known for its Hoysala Temple with beautiful sculptures.

Answer 4

It is lord Vishnu's historical Temple.

there is best eye hospital there in india

Answer 5

Where Is Belur