The Chennakeshava Temple is a very famous and Prominent Hindu temple that is located in Belur in the Hassan District of State Karnataka, India. the temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. The temple was built in the 12th century by the King Vishnuvardhan of the Hoysala Dynasty and after that, it was renovated for its stunning architecture and intricate carving. Thousands of devotees visit this temple every year to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
The main significance of this temple is the star-shaped platform design And the elaboration of mythological figures like gods, goddesses, animals and scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata also the intricate sculptures of various deities are very famous.
– 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Average Visit Duration
30-60 minutes (depending on crowd)
Dress Code
Modest attire (no sleeveless, shorts, or skirts)
Special Darshan
Prioritized entry for quicker darshan at an additional cost
Pooja
Available with fees (includes specific rituals like Archana, Abhisheka)
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur Timings
Day
Opening Time
Closing Time
Monday
7:30 AM
7:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM
7:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM
7:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM
7:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM
7:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM
7:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM
7:30 PM
Closed Intervals for Darshan:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur Darshan Ticket Prices
Ticket Type
Price (INR)
General Entry
Free
Special Darshan
₹50
VIP Darshan
₹100
Pooja Fees
₹200 – ₹500
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur Pooja Timings
Pooja
Time
Morning Pooja (Nithya Pooja)
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Midday Pooja
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Evening Pooja
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Special Pooja
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (or as per special requests)
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur Seva TIcket Prices
General Sevas
Seva Type
Cost (INR)
Thulasi Astottara
₹15
Tulasi Sahasra Nama
₹100
Coconut Seva & Mangalarathi
₹5
Holy Coconut Seva
₹10
Hannu Thuppa Seva
₹10
Garuda Prasada
₹20
Dolotsavam
₹1,000
Hannerdu Mangalarathi
₹750
Mula Devara Abhishek
₹2,000
Usthava Murthi Abhishek
₹1,000
Sri Sowmyanayaki Ammanavara Sevas
Seva Type
Cost (INR)
Kumkuma Astothara
₹15
Kumkuma Sahasra Nama
₹100
Ammanavara Abhisheka
₹2,000
Ammanavara Abhisheka (Usthava Murthy)
₹1,250
Other Sevas
Seva Type
Cost (INR)
Kivi Chuchuudhu
₹100
Upanayana
₹200
Madhuve Kanike
₹500
Alaya Shudda Mantapa
₹500
Choula Karma
₹100
Bike & Riksha Pooja
₹5,000
Bus & Lori Pooja
₹100
Sri Ganapathi Sannidhi Sevas
Seva Type
Cost (INR)
Kumkumarchana
₹20
Sahasranama Archana
₹20
Panchamrutha Abhisheka
₹600
Sankata Chaturthi Puja
₹50
Festival Sevas
Seva Type
Cost (INR)
Belligarudothsava
₹1,250
Belli Hanumantha Ustava
₹1,250
Lakshmi Utsava
₹1,250
Shayanosthva
₹1,250
Shanthi Uthsava
₹1,400
Kere Mantapadi Seva
₹1,400
Krishna Gandhosthava
₹1,400
Pushpa Mantaposthsava
₹2,500
Prahlada Pripaalanothsava
₹1,400
Additional Festival Sevas
Seva Type
Cost (INR)
Theppotsavam
₹10,000
Kalparuksharohanothsava
₹1,250
Nagavalli Mahotsava
₹1,400
Davanamantapothsava
₹1,400
Prabha Sametha Belli Garudothsava
₹1,250
Kanakaandhi
₹1,250
Sharadhaalankarothsava
₹1,250
Ane Utsava
₹2,500
Mohini Alankarothsava
₹2,500
Other Special Sevas
Seva Type
Cost (INR)
Surya Mandala Utsava
₹2,500
Chandramandalothsava
₹2,500
Sheshavahanothsava
₹2,500
Anathapeetarohanothsava
₹2,500
Anantha Padmanabha Mahotsava
₹2,500
Raasakridothsava
₹2,500
Prasadam Sevas
Prasadam Type
Cost (INR)
Lemon Chithranna
₹250
Puliyogare
₹300
Curd Rice
₹230
Sweet Pongal
₹750
Ravekshira
₹750
Uppu Pongal
₹500
Kadlekaalu Guggari
₹250
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur Festivals Timings
Festival Name
Timings
Belligarudothsava
Morning & Evening Processions, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Belli Hanumantha Ustava
Morning & Evening, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Lakshmi Utsava
Morning, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Shayanosthva
Evening, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Shanthi Uthsava
Morning & Evening, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kere Mantapadi Seva
Morning, 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Krishna Gandhosthava
Evening, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pushpa Mantaposthsava
Morning, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Prahlada Pripaalanothsava
Morning & Evening, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Theppotsavam
Morning & Evening, 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Kalparuksharohanothsava
Morning, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Nagavalli Mahotsava
Evening, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Davanamantapothsava
Morning, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Prabha Sametha Belli Garudothsava
Morning & Evening, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Kanakaandhi
Morning, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sharadhaalankarothsava
Morning & Evening, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Ane Utsava
Morning, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mohini Alankarothsava
Evening, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Surya Mandala Utsava
Morning, 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Chandramandalothsava
Evening, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sheshavahanothsava
Morning, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Anathapeetarohanothsava
Morning & Evening, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Anantha Padmanabha Mahotsava
Morning & Evening, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Raasakridothsava
Evening, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
By Air:
The nearest airport to the temple is Mangalore International Airport (IXE). From the airport the temple is approximately one fifty kilometers.
The Alternative Airport is Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) – 220 km away.
From the both of the airports the taxis and the bus facility is available to the devotees to reach to the temple.
By Train:
The nearest railway station to the temple is Hassan Junction From there the temple is approximately 35 kilometers.
From the railway station the bus facility and the local taxis are available to the devotees to reach to the temple.
By Bus:
The city busses are available by K S R T C busses have always available to the devotees to reach to the temple from the major cities like Bangalore, Mangalore, and Hassan to Belur.
And also the direct busses are available from the Bangalore City and Hassan City to the temple.
By Road:
From Bangalore (approx. 220 km):
Take NH 75 (via Kunigal, Bellur Cross, and Hassan) to reach Belur.
The drive takes around 4-5 hours.
From Mangalore (approx. 150 km):
Take NH 73, passing through Ujire and Sakleshpur, to reach Belur.
This drive takes around 3-4 hours.
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur Contact Details
Address: Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, Hassan District, Karnataka, India.
