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INFORMATION ABOUT UDUPI

Udupi, 60 Kms from Mangalore, is where Madhwacharya, the propounder of Dwaitha philosophy, lived and taught 700 years ago. Madhwacharya established the eight Sanyasi Mutts at Udupi. According to legned, the statue of Sri Krishna in the famous temple here is believed to have turned around to give darshana to the kuruba devotee, Kanakadasa, who was not allowed to enter the temple because Kanakadasa belonged to a different caste. It is best known as the seat of Madhwa renaissance, founded by the sage Madhwacharya, outcome of which are Ashtamathas, located in the famous Car Street, surrounding the Sri Krishna Temple. The 'Paryaya' festival held once in two years when the management of the temple changes hands is a colourful spectacle drawing thousands of devotees from all over the coBangalore -- located 1,000m above sea level is one of the most 'happening' places in India. Bangalore, which literally means the 'town of baked beans', was founded by Kempe Gowda, a chieftain of the Vijayanagar Empire, around the 16th century. He built four towers in four directions to specify its boundaries. However, Bangalore has far exceeded these limits since.

UDUPI HISTORY

About 60 Kms from Mangalore is a fairly large and upcoming town that was sanctum of Madhvacharya, the great Sanskrit Philosopher. The famous temple here, has a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna that is richly adorned with jewels.

UDUPI TOURISM

    The Places of Interest in and around Udupi

  • Mangalore : About 60 Kms from Udupi, Mangalore the city of Narrow winding streets, lofty coconut trees, quaint gable-roofed houses, beautiful beaches, temples and churches, the heady fragrance of the Mangalore Mallige, the aroma of spicy coconut curries… Yes! Mangalore is indeed a city of vivid contrasts. Unfolding an enchantment that never ends… Mangalore Port.


  • Malpe : About 10 Kms from Udupi, this a picturesque beach on the western coast of India. A boat ride from this beach to St. Mary's Island will take to a place full of hexagonal pillars of volcanic rocks. Malpe Beach


  • Manipal :About 6 Kms from Udupi, this place is the center of education of South Canara. Manipal Educational Institutions have their base here, this place is highly patronized by the Manipal Group of Companies & Manipal Educational Trust run by the Pai Family.


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