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The two towns, Belur and Halebidu, are located in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka. They are renowned for their Hindu and Jain temples, built during the rule of the Hoysala dynasty. The twin towns are incredibly important as they give us a glimpse of the regal past of the state. Belur is about 220 km away from Bengaluru, while Halebidu is 210 km.
Out of the two towns, Belur was the erstwhile capital of Hoysala Empire. It is a Vaishnava Hindu pilgrimage centre, and is near the foothills of the Western Ghats. While the Chennakeshava Temple is the most important one here, the oldest one in Belur is the Sankaresvara temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Halebidu on the other hand is surrounded by low lying mountains, and rivers. Here you will also find the Hoysala Palace, while the most important temple here is the Hoysaleswara Temple.

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