Several temples, namely the Udupi anantheshwara temple which is over 1000 years old, are surrounded by the Sri Krishna matha. There are many stories behind the installation of the statue of Sri Krishna temple at Udupi. One of the popular stories is that the status of Sri Krishna at dwarka is completely covered by holy sandalwood. Because of the storm the ship crashed, and the statue sank along with the other cargo. Madhvacharya came to Udupi to spread his philosophy among the throng. All of a sudden, he woke up from his meditation and travelled to malpe with his followers. Suddenly, he had found new light from the ocean. He took it to Udupi and put it into the pond near the matt, then installed it in the main sanctum of the matt and arranged for the daily worship of the statue and the story behind the installation of the statue of Sri Krishna goes on like this.

Entry Fee:

No entry fee

Darshan time:

4:30 AM to 9:30 PM open every day, on all days of the week.

Specialty of the temple:

The specialty of the Krishna temple is the seven mukthi sthalas of Karnataka some devotees believe that these temple was built on land of parashurama from the sea. One of the unique features of Sri Krishna temple that attracts lots of tourists is that the deity is worshipped only through a window with nine holes summoned as navagraha kitiki. The window is sliver plated and pleasing to watch. The deity is only watched through the window; it is their tradition. The lamps, which were first lighted by Sri Madhava Acharya in the 13th century, are kept near the idol of Lord Krishna and are still kept burning. One of the amazing things that attracts tourists to this temple is that fourteen Poojas are performed for the deity every day. If you are the one who finds calm in the temple or the one who explores new culture and wants to know the story behind the sculptors, then pack a bag and come to one of the best temples in Karnataka. You won’t regret it.

Best time to visit the temple:

The best time to visit the temple is from October to March.

Dress code of the temple:

The preferred dress code for men is to remove their shirts and vests before entering the temple and women are requested to dress decently.

Festival of the temple:

One of the most well-known festivals held in the Sri Krishna Temple is the Udupi Paryaya Utsava, which takes place every two years. This utsava started in the early morning. On the way to the temple, there is a procession and cultural performances. At the Sri Krishna Temple, the present Swamiji performs numerous rituals and transfers important control items, such as the shrine's keys, the Akshaya Patra, and other Pooja items. Swamiji is required to hand over management of the temple. One of the famous festivals is Shri Krishna Jayanti, which occurs from August to September. On this day, devotees and the priests will be totally fast throughout the day. Next morning, a number of people who fasted were fed special, delicious milk sweets. The handi ceremony is celebrated with a lot of energy; it is nothing but braking pots that hang between buildings and poles. The ceremonies are then concluded by submerging the deity in the Madhava Sarovar.

How to reach the temple?

By Air : The nearest international airport is the Mangalore International Airport 59 km away from the town.

By Train :Udupi is an important railway station in the Konkan railway route.

By Road :Many buses are available from major cities in Karnataka.

FAQ

1.What is the entry fee?

There is no entry fee to the Sri Krishna Temple.

2.Is there any online Darshan facility available?

Yes, if you wish to do an online puja booking, you can do so from their official website.

3.What is the weather like during the summer?

The summers (April to June) here can be very hot and dry.

4.What are the winters like at Sri Krishna temple?

The weather (October to march) during this time is slightly warm but pleasant.