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Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

Udupi, Udupi, Karnataka
Lord Krishna
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Type

Hindu Temple

Deity

Lord Krishna

Pincode

576101

A celebrated Vaishnava temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, founded by the 13th-century philosopher-saint Madhvacharya, who is said to have installed an idol that arrived from Dwaraka by ship. Devotees view the deity only through a carved silver window (Kanakana Kindi), and the temple's kitchen — run by hereditary priests on a strict rotation — is credited with originating Udupi's famous vegetarian cuisine.

History & Significance

Significance

Founded by the 13th-century philosopher-saint Madhvacharya, who is said to have installed an idol of Krishna that arrived from Dwaraka by ship. Its unique Kanakana Kindi tradition — devotees viewing the deity through a carved window rather than entering the sanctum — commemorates the low-caste devotee-poet Kanakadasa, for whom legend says the temple wall parted.

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