Area
: 3575 Sq. Kms
Population
: 11, 09,494
Temperature
:
Min: 27oC Max: 34oC
Annual Rainfall
: 3777cm
Best Season
: September-October
Udupi an important Vaishnavite coastal town in Karnataka, is located 381kms from the capital Bangalore.
The urban focus of Udupi is an open Square surrounded by temples and matts. Udupi is the birth place of the 12th century saint Madhava, who set up eight sanyasi matts in the town and is one of Karnataka's most important pilgrimage sites.
Udupi is also known for its delicious cuisine and Udupi restaurants all over the country.
Udupi is known for the Krishna Mutt (Temple of Lord Krishna). The Krishna Mutt was founded by the Vaishnavite saint Shri Madhvacharya in the 13th century. The daily sevas (offerings to god) and administration of the Krishna Mutt are managed by the Ashta Mathas (8 temples).
Each of the Ashta Mathas performs temple management activities for two years in a cyclical order. During the Paryaya festival, the temple management is handed over to the next Matha. Each of the Mathas is headed by a Swami.
Udupi is known for the Krishna Mutt (Temple of Lord Krishna). The Krishna Mutt was founded by the Vaishnavite saint Shri Madhvacharya in the 13th century. The daily sevas (offerings to god) and administration of the Krishna Mutt are managed by the Ashta Mathas (8 temples).
