The
Veera Narayana temple is located in Belavadi, a village in the
Chikkamagaluru district of
Karnataka state, India. The temple was built during the rule of the
Hoysala Empire. Known to legend as Ekachakranagara, Belavadi is said to be the place mentioned in Mahabharatha where
Pandava prince
Bheema killed the demon Bakasura and protected the village and its people. Belavadi is 29 km southeast of
Chikmagalur town on the Chikmagalur-Javagal highway. It is a short distance from the famous temple towns of
Belur and
Halebidu, and a visit to this town is a rewarding experience.