How to Reach

Delhi to Brahmeswara Temple – Bhubaneswar, Odisha

• By Air: Direct flights are available from Delhi (DEL) to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). From the airport, the temple is around 4–5 km away and can be reached by taxi or auto.
• By Train: Several trains run from New Delhi Railway Station to Bhubaneswar Railway Station. From the station, the temple is approximately 6 km away.
• By Road: You can travel by bus or car, but the distance is long (~1700 km).

Ahmedabad to Brahmeswara Temple – Bhubaneswar, Odisha

• By Air: Flights are available from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Bhubaneswar (BBI), with one or more stopovers. From the airport, local transport takes you to the temple.
• By Train: Direct trains are limited; usually requires a train change en route to Bhubaneswar.
• By Road: Distance is approximately 1900+ km; not recommended unless for long road travel.

History of the Temple

Udupi Krishna Temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Karnataka and an iconic center of the Dvaita philosophy established by Sri Madhvacharya in the 13th century.

Sri Madhvacharya discovered the idol of Lord Krishna buried in a large ball of gopichandan (sandalwood paste) that had washed ashore. He installed the idol in the temple and established the Ashta Mathas (eight monasteries) to manage temple worship.

The unique feature of the temple is that devotees view Lord Krishna through the Navagraha Kindi (a small silver-plated window). This tradition originated from the story of Kanaka Dasa, a devoted saint who was denied entry due to caste restrictions. Lord Krishna, moved by his devotion, is believed to have turned the idol around, allowing Kanaka Dasa a glimpse through a small window, now called Kanakana Kindi.

Today, the temple is famous for its Annadanam, Paryaya festival, and its strict traditions of worship based on Madhva philosophy.