KRISHNA MATHA

Udupi is one of the famous piligrimage center because of the well-known Krishna Matha, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The matha is surrounded by several other temple namely Udupi Anantheshwara which is 1,000 years old, Chandramoulishwara temple who's deity is also known as Mahadev of Udupi. The Krishna Matha is also surrounded by eight mathas known as Ashta Mathas namely Pejavar Matha, Palimaru Matha, Adamaru Matha, Puttige Matha, Sode Matha, Kaniyoor Matha, Shirooru Matha, Krishnapura Matha. The Matha was founded by the Vaishnavite saint Jagadguru Shri Madhwacharya in the 13th century. Devotees always have darshan of Lord Krishna through the inner window, Known as Navagraha Kindi and the outer window known as Kanakana Kindi. Krishna Janmastami is celebrated in a grand manner. The temple is also famous for Vittla Pindi which is celebrated the very next day of the Janmastami.

For accomodation: At the walkable distance of 500m from the temple is The Ocean Pearl which provides the best accomadation one can crave for. For the vegetarians the Sagar Ratna which is the part of The Ocean Pearl group serves as icing on the cake as it has a seperate veg Kitchen which provides authentic thalis and other Udupi cuisinse.