Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Udupi, Mangalore, Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to “Lord Krishna” and “Dvaita Matha”. It is surrounded by several temples, one of which is the “Udupi Ananthaneshwara Temple” which is a thousand years old.
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History of Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
Krishna Matha was founded by Vaishnavite saint Jagadguru Shri Madhvacharya in the 13th century. It is believed that Madhvacharya found the Murti of Shri Krishna in a large ball of gopichandana. Devotees can have the darshan of Lord Krishna through the inner window which is known as the Navagruha Kindi and the outer window known as the Kanakana Kindi, which is decorated by an arch with his name on it.
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple Timings
The Udupi Sri Krishna Temple opens in the morning at 4:30 AM and is closes at 9:00 PM.
Darshan Timings
| Morning Timings | 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Evening Timings | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Pooja Timings
| Rituals | Timings |
|---|---|
| Nirmalya Visarjana Pooja | 4:50 AM |
| Ushakala Pooja | 5:30 AM |
| Akshaya Patra Gopuja | 5:35 AM |
| Viswaroopa Darshan | 5:40 AM |
| Panchamritha Abhishekam | 5:45 AM |
| Udvarthana Pooja | 6:15 AM |
| Kalasa Pooja | 6:20 AM |
| Teertha Pooja | 6:30 AM |
| Alankara Pooja | 8:00 AM |
| Avasara Sanakadi Pooja | 9:30 AM |
| Maha Pooja | 9:45 AM |
| Ratri Pooja | 7:30 PM |
| Ranga Pooja | 7:35 PM |
| Utsava Pooja | 7:45 PM |
| Thottilu Pooja | 8:15 PM |
Also read Gowdagere Chamundeshwari Temple Timings.
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple Dress Code
Visitors should wear traditional clothes while entering the temple:
- Men: Dhoti or full-length pants are allowed. Please avoid wearing shorts.
- Women: Sarees, Salwar suits or long skirts are recommended. Avoid sleeveless or short dresses.
Wearing traditional clothes helps maintain the purity and respect of the temple atmosphere.
Festivals in Udupi Krishna Temple
Festivals celebrated in the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple are:
- Saptotsava (in the middle of January)
- Sri Madhwa Navami (in the month of February)
- Holi Kamadahana (in the month of March)
- Sri Rama Navami (in the month of April)
- Mesha Sankramana
- Vasanthotsava (in the month of Chaitra)
- Narasimha Jayanthi (in the month of May)
- Bhagirathi Janmadina
- Chaturmasa
- Jagaranaseva
- Sri Krishna Jayanthi
- Ganesha Chathurthi
- Anantha Chaturdashi
- Navarathri
- Panchami Jagarana Pooja
- Deepavali
- Laksha Deepotsava
- Subramanya Shashti
- Dhanu Pooja
- Guru Samaradhana
- Paryaya Mahotsava
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple Food Timings
The temple offers free meals to all devotees at specific times every day:
| Lunch | 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM |
| Dinner | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM |
Udupi Krishna Temple Seva Lists
Below is the list of sevas offered to Lord Krishna in the Temple as given below:
- Paryaya Mangala
- Paryaya Prarambhotsava
- Akhanda Saptotsava
- Santarathotsava
- Laksha Deepotsava
- Sri Krishna Jayantyutsava
- Swarna Rathotsava
- Brahma Rathotsava
- Vajra Kireeta Alankarotsava
- Vasanthotsava
- Rajatha Rathotsava
- Golden Mantapa Festival
- Garuda Rathotsava
- Golden Palanquin Festival
- Mahapuja Rathotsava
- Sarva Seva
- Annadaana
- Ksheeraabhisheka
- Nandadeepa of Ghee
- Nandadeepa of Oil
- Godaana
- Sahasranaamarchana
- Ashottaarchana
- Milk and butter offering
- Karpoora Mangalarathi
- Hastodaka to Sri Madhwa
- Pavamana Paarayana
- Vaayustuti Paarayana
How To Reach Udupi
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is easy to reach by road, train and air:
By Road
Udupi is about 60 km from Mangalore and around 400 km from Bangalore. Many KSRTC and easy private buses go to Udupi from nearby cities and town. You can also travel by car.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Udupi Railway Station, about 3 km from the temple. From there, you can take an auto or taxi to reach the temple.
By Air
By Air: The closest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 60 km away. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport to reach Udupi.
Where to Stay in Udupi?
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Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of devotion, tradition and peace. The temple is known for its beautiful rituals, tasty prasadam and strong faith in Lord Krishna. Visiting this temple gives peace of mind and spiritual happiness. You can plan your trip and book your stay near the temple easily through YatraDham.Org for a safe and comfortable visit.
