Chennakeshava Temple, Nagalapura

Chennakeshava Temple at Nagalapura is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Chennakeshava, located in Nagalapura village, Turuvekere Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka. Built during the Hoysala period under King Vira Someshwara, it is noted for its soapstone Hoysala architecture, intricate carvings, and star-shaped plan. The temple is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Visitors can expect a compact, east-facing Hoysala temple in soapstone set in a quiet rural village setting. The temple features a star-shaped vimana, intricately carved pillars, lathe-turned pillars in the navaranga, detailed friezes and sculptures of deities and mythological scenes. The complex includes the main shrine, a small courtyard and surrounding open area. It is an active religious site with limited crowds, suitable for architecture viewing and quiet worship.