View of the west-facing elevations of the two shrines facing the Mahanaleshwar Temple. These temples are built in red sandstone, consisting of plain plinth mouldings, geometric motifs on the wall subsidiary projections and deep niches in the principal projections. No icons on the temple walls. Shekhari variety of shikhara.
View of the east-facing mandapa of the temple. The mandapa has eight main pillars that support the central dome. Beyond this intercolumniation lies the main garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) which enshrines Sumatinatha Tirthankara. All the wall and pillar surfaces are painted.
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.