Temples in Udupi

Udupi Shri Krishna Temple is a well-known historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Dvaita Matha located in the city of Udupi in Karnataka, India. The Matha area resembles a living Aashram, a holy place for daily devotion and living. Surrounding the Shri Krishna Temple are several temples namely the Udupi Anantheshwara Temple which is over a thousand years old.

Kadiyali Mahishamardini Temple was established in the 7th century in the style of the Badami Chalukyas and is located in Udupi, Karnataka. The temple derives its name from the Kadiyali district in the south of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga. Navratri is the most important festival celebrated at this temple. The best time to visit this temple is during the winter months between October and March.

Shri Krishna Temple is located in Dvaita Matha in the city of Udupi in Karnataka. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Dvaita Matha. The Vaishnava saint Jugadguru Shri Madhvacharya developed Krishna Matha. The Matha region feels similar to a living Aashram. The festival celebrations at this temple are Makara Sankranthi, Ratha Sapthami, Madhav Navami, and Shri Krishna Janmashtami. The best time to visit this temple is between October and March.

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple is one of seven 'Mukti Sthalas' of Karnataka or Parashurama kshetras, which are believed to have been created by the sage Parashurama and are located in the Udupi district of Karnataka. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Anegudde is the combination of two words: "Aane," which means 'Elephant' and "Gudde," which means 'hillock'. Ganesh Chaturthi is the main festival celebrated at Anegudde Vinayaka Temple. The best time to visit this temple is in the month of December.

The Mookambika Temple is situated in Kollur, Udupi District, Karnataka. The temple is a place of worship with great cultural value, popular for its importance in Hindu mythology. This temple is dedicated to Devi Mookambika, a picture of Adi Parashakti in motion. The festivals celebrated at this temple are Navratri, Pancha Poja and Thrikala Bali, which are important festivals of the Mookambika temple. The best time to visit Mookambika Temple is between August and October.