December 20, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
- Krishna Janmashtami – Celebrated with great devotion, including special poojas and cultural events.
- Makara Sankranti – A major festival where special rituals are held.
- Ratha Yatra (Paryaya Festival every 2 years) – When the responsibility of temple administration shifts between the Ashta Mutts.
- Krishna Janmashtami: Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
- Vijaya Dashami – Special prayers and celebrations.
- Ekadashi Days – Observed each month with fasting and devotional activities..
How to Reach
Delhi to Udupi Krishna Temple::
- By Air: Flights from Delhi to Mangaluru International Airport (nearest airport to Udupi, approx. 60 km). From airport, taxis/buses available.
- By Train: Direct/connecting trains available from Delhi to Udupi Railway Station.
- By Road: Not ideal; long-distance road journey of around 2,200+ km..
Ahmedabad to Udupi Krishna Temple:
- By Air: Flights from Ahmedabad to Mangaluru Airport (via Bengaluru or direct on select days). Taxis/buses available to Udupi.
- By Train: Trains available from Ahmedabad to Udupi (direct/connecting through Mumbai or Mangaluru).
- By Road: Approx. 1,500+ km; possible via NH routes.
History of the Temple
Udupi Krishna Temple is one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Krishna in South India. It was established in the 13th century by the great Vaishnava saint and philosopher Sri Madhvacharya, the proponent of the Dvaita Vedanta philosophy.
The main deity, Lord Krishna, is worshipped in the form of Balakrishna (child Krishna). According to tradition, the Krishna idol was discovered by Madhvacharya floating in a lump of gopi-chandan (holy sandal clay) in the sea. The unique feature of this temple is that the darshan of Lord Krishna is taken through the “Navagraha Kindi,” a small silver-plated window, symbolizing humility and devotion.
The temple is surrounded by eight monasteries known as Ashta Mutts, each founded by Madhvacharya to propagate Dvaita philosophy. The Paryaya festival, held every two years, rotates administrative responsibilities of the temple among these mutts.
The town of Udupi is often considered the cultural and spiritual center of Tulu Nadu and remains one of India’s most revered Krishna pilgrimage destinations.
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Important Days and Dates
- Krishna Janmashtami – Celebrated with great devotion, including special poojas and cultural events.
- Makara Sankranti – A major festival where special rituals are held.
- Ratha Yatra (Paryaya Festival every 2 years) – When the responsibility of temple administration shifts between the Ashta Mutts.
- Krishna Janmashtami: Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
- Vijaya Dashami – Special prayers and celebrations.
- Ekadashi Days – Observed each month with fasting and devotional activities..
How to Reach
Delhi to Udupi Krishna Temple::
- By Air: Flights from Delhi to Mangaluru International Airport (nearest airport to Udupi, approx. 60 km). From airport, taxis/buses available.
- By Train: Direct/connecting trains available from Delhi to Udupi Railway Station.
- By Road: Not ideal; long-distance road journey of around 2,200+ km..
Ahmedabad to Udupi Krishna Temple:
- By Air: Flights from Ahmedabad to Mangaluru Airport (via Bengaluru or direct on select days). Taxis/buses available to Udupi.
- By Train: Trains available from Ahmedabad to Udupi (direct/connecting through Mumbai or Mangaluru).
- By Road: Approx. 1,500+ km; possible via NH routes.
History of the Temple
Udupi Krishna Temple is one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Krishna in South India. It was established in the 13th century by the great Vaishnava saint and philosopher Sri Madhvacharya, the proponent of the Dvaita Vedanta philosophy.
The main deity, Lord Krishna, is worshipped in the form of Balakrishna (child Krishna). According to tradition, the Krishna idol was discovered by Madhvacharya floating in a lump of gopi-chandan (holy sandal clay) in the sea. The unique feature of this temple is that the darshan of Lord Krishna is taken through the “Navagraha Kindi,” a small silver-plated window, symbolizing humility and devotion.
The temple is surrounded by eight monasteries known as Ashta Mutts, each founded by Madhvacharya to propagate Dvaita philosophy. The Paryaya festival, held every two years, rotates administrative responsibilities of the temple among these mutts.
The town of Udupi is often considered the cultural and spiritual center of Tulu Nadu and remains one of India’s most revered Krishna pilgrimage destinations.
