- The Saga of Ageless Unspoiled Beauty
When I first walked into the Veeranarayana temple in Belavadi, which is about 29 km away from Chikmagalur, my first instinct was to hug every pillar and stone in the temple. After having seen so many ancient temples falling victims to modern granite and worse, bathroom tiles in the name of renovations, this temple with its original look and beauty, was like a much needed breath of fresh air. It was also so intoxicating that I was immediately smitten by its beauty.
When I first walked into the Veeranarayana temple in Belavadi, which is about 29 km away from Chikmagalur, my first instinct was to hug every pillar and stone in the temple. After having seen so many ancient temples falling victims to modern granite and worse, bathroom tiles in the name of renovations, this temple with its original look and beauty, was like a much needed breath of fresh air. It was also so intoxicating that I was immediately smitten by its beauty.
Temple view from a nearby cottage |