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Line 326: − − === Other temples of Veera Narayana by the Hoysala dynasty === − There are five famous temples dedicated to Veera Narayana which were built by the Hoysalas in Karnataka, known by different names. They are: − * Melukote – Chelva Narayana − * Talakadu – Keerti Narayana − * Kiretondunoru, near Melukote – Nambi Narayana − * Veera Narayana – Gadag − * Gundulpeta – Vijay Narayana − − === Material ===
Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi, Chikmanguluru, Karnataka (view source)
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The Veera Narayana Temple, is a temple dedicated to Veera Narayana, a form of Lord Vishnu, in the village of Belavadi, Chikamagalur district, Karnataka. The temple was built in the 12<sup>th</sup> century CE by the Hindu dynasty of the Hoysalas, based at Halebidu. They also built the famous temples at Belur and Halebidu. [[File:Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi, Chikamagaluru, Karnataka.jpg|thumb|''Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi, Chikamagaluru, Karnataka'']]
The Veera Narayana Temple, is a temple dedicated to Veera Narayana, a form of Lord Vishnu, in the village of Belavadi, Chikamagalur district, Karnataka. The temple was built in the 12<sup>th</sup> century CE by the Hindu dynasty of the Hoysalas, based at Halebidu. They also built the famous temples at Belur and Halebidu. [[File:Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi, Chikamagaluru, Karnataka.jpg|thumb|''Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi, Chikamagaluru, Karnataka''|500x500px]]
== Sthala Purana ==
== Sthala Purana ==
Belavadi is called the ‘Ek Chakra Nagara’ because it is believed that Bhima, one of the five Pandavas, killed the demon Bakasura here. This story from ''The Mahabharata'' is famous about many places. Belavadi is one of those places.
Belavadi is called the ‘Ek Chakra Nagara’ because it is believed that Bhima, one of the five Pandavas, killed the demon Bakasura here. This story from ''The Mahabharata'' is famous about many places. Belavadi is one of those places.
=== Utsava Murtis ===
=== Utsava Murtis ===
The ''Utsava Murtis'' of all three deities are also present in the temple. They are made of ''Panch Dhatus'' (gold, silver, brass, copper and lead) and it is these images which are taken out for procession on various festivals. The temple does not have any permanent temple ''ratha'' now. Every year they make a temporary ''palki'' (ratha) and use it for the purpose of the festival.
The ''Utsava Murtis'' of all three deities are also present in the temple. They are made of ''Panch Dhatus'' (gold, silver, brass, copper and lead) and it is these images which are taken out for procession on various festivals. The temple does not have any permanent temple ''ratha'' now. Every year they make a temporary ''palki'' (ratha) and use it for the purpose of the festival.
== Description of the temple ==
== Description of the temple ==
The Veera Narayana temple, Belavadi is built in soapstone like all other Hoysala temples. Soapstone is of three kinds: whitish, greenish and blackish. Most of the more famous Hoysala temples like the Chenna Keshava temple at Belur and the Hoysaleswara temple at Halebidu are built in primarily black and greenish soapstone. But the Veera Narayana temple is built in whitish soapstone. The whitish soapstone is of an inferior quality than the green or black soapstone. The fact that Belavadi temple is built in whitish soapstone, has given it a completely different look. Its hue is pinkish white with a tinge or orange and black at some places.
The Veera Narayana temple, Belavadi is built in soapstone like all other Hoysala temples. Soapstone is of three kinds: whitish, greenish and blackish. Most of the more famous Hoysala temples like the Chenna Keshava temple at Belur and the Hoysaleswara temple at Halebidu are built in primarily black and greenish soapstone. But the Veera Narayana temple is built in whitish soapstone. The whitish soapstone is of an inferior quality than the green or black soapstone. The fact that Belavadi temple is built in whitish soapstone, has given it a completely different look. Its hue is pinkish white with a tinge or orange and black at some places.