List of Names & Information on Famous Hindu Temples in Hassan District

Here you can find list of names and information (like history, architecture & facts) on ancient / old Hindu temples in Hassan, India. These Famous temples in Hassan district are most visited and most sought after best tourist places. You can also find photos of Hassan temples / mandir.

Chennakesava Temple is the main worship place for the Vaishnaviks. Kesava is the other name of Lord Vishnu and the Chenna means the beautiful. But this temple is also having the deities of Lord Sri Krishna and Sri Lakshmi. All these deities are found in the standing positions. Here the daily poojas are conducted by its temple priest. Special archanas on individual names are also done on request. Apart from Vaishnavik sect, this temple is also visited by the other sects of the Hindu religion.

In the 12th century AD, the Vaishnaviks sects residing in this region were building the Chanekesava Temple. This was looking very beautiful temple of this area. The Shivicks were jealous of it and went to their King Vishnuvardhana and took permission to build a splendid temple for Lord Shiva here. The Hoysala King also granted money and this temple was dedicated to his wife Shantaladevi. After the completion of this temple, it became an important landmark for Hasan.