Udupi (alternate spelling Udipi); also known as Odipu is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. Udupi is situated about 55 km (34 mi) north of the educational, commercial and industrial hub of Mangalore and about 422 km (262 mi) west of state capital Bangalore by road. Udupi district is one of the fastest-growing cities in Karnataka. Udupi is one of the top tourist attractions in Karnataka and has various educational institutions. It is notable for the Krishna Temple and is also known as the temple city.

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In the 13th century, Vaishnavite saint Madhvacharya founded the Sri Krishna Temple. He set up eight mathas - Ashta Mathas- In Kannada - ಅಷ್ಟ ಮಠಗಳು in Udupi to propagate the Dvaita Vedanta philosophy, and this caused a vibrant temple culture to take root in present-day Udupi district.

Significant migration of Brahmins to the region took place subsequently, and they came to comprise 10 per cent of the region's population, three times higher than elsewhere in South India.

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Culture

Bhuta Kola, Aati kalenja, Karangolu, and Nagaradhane are some cultural traditions of Udupi. The residents celebrate festivals such as Makara Sankranti, Nagara Panchami, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri, Deepavali. Folk arts like Yakshagana are also popular.

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Cuisine

Popular for its vegetarian cuisine, Udupi has its fair share of non-vegetarian dishes that are similar to Mangalorean cuisine. Some of these include Kori Roti, Neer Dosa, Kori Pulimunchi, Chicken Sukka, Fish Curry, Fish Fry and more.

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Locations

Surrounded by the Arabian Sea on one side and the Western ghats on the other, a ride through this district will bring you the best of both worlds. Being a holy town, one of the most important attractions here is the Krishna Temple.

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Beaches

The exotic and gorgeous beaches are best tourist attractions of Udupi as well as for water sports.

Wildlife

Kodachadri hill is lesser known & ideal spot from where one can reach the hill.

Piligrims

Udupi is considered to be one of the holiest places for pilgrimage in southern India.

Jainism

Jainism is a widely practiced religion in Karkala. Hence one finds an abundance of Jain temples, signs and statues.

Monuments

Find out the well known heritage sites and mouments representing the diversity and the past cultures.

Festivities

Come part in one of the most festive region of the state and embrace the devine energy.

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Tourism Department,
Room No:303, Second Floor
A-Wing, Rajatadri,
Manipal, Udupi. PIN: 576104.

+91 820 2574868

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