The main deity of Belur- Sri Chennakeshava

Date Accepted :
03-08-2021
Modified :
07-08-2021
Creator :
Vanishree Mahesh
Contributor :
Brig Ajai Singh
Keyword :
Temples of India, Beluru, Hoysala, and Karnataka temples
Description :
The main deity of Beluru Keshava is a male deity, he is dressed as a female here and is worshipped as Mohini. According to Puranas, Vishnu took the form of a beautiful maiden named Mohini to slay a demon named Bhasmasura. The Mohini-Bhasmasura event is believed to have taken place at the premises of the Belur temple.
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Source :
https://repository.jioinstitute.edu.in/concern/images/9587037d-e4b4-416c-85f1-1ff45df62f04
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