Hassan is a historical place situated in Karnataka. From here one can visit Belur, Halebid and Sravanabelagola. Hassan is a landmark as it is the oldest town of Hoysala Empire of 11th to 13th Century A.D. It has gained importance in the tourism industry for its architectural masterpieces.

Belur in Karnataka is located at a distance of 38 kilometers from Hassan. It is popular for its Chinnakeshava Temple, one of the three major Hoysala sites. The Temple was constructed to memorialize the victory of Hoysala over Chola kingdom at Talakad. Other temples built on this site are the Channigaraya and the Viranarayana.

Hoysaleswara temple in Halebid is spectacular work of art but as the saying goes-

"Nothing in this world can get perfection-Save God"

So is the case with this magnificent Temple, till date the temple is remained unfinished despite of 86 years of hard labor. The temple stands as a testimony to the amazing Hoysaleswara style of art and architecture. Temple walls are decorated with awesome images of variety of gods and goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls. Kedareswara and Jain temple are other attractions in Halebid.

If you drive at a distance of 51 kilometers southeast of Hassan, you will reach Sravanabelagola, one of the most sacred Jain pilgrimage centers in Karnataka.

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