Veera Narayana Temple at Belavadi is for travellers who want to go beyond the standard Belur-Halebidu pair. It is a large Hoysala temple with three shrines and a calmer village setting, making it easier to study the architecture without crowds.
The site is best added if you have a car and a full day for the circuit. It will not replace Belur or Halebidu, but it rounds out the picture of Hoysala temple building in this part of Karnataka.