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Hindu temple · Udupi, Karnataka

Udupi Sri Krishna Matha

Krishna, worshipped through the Kanakana Kindi window.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestKrishna Janmashtami and Paryaya (January, even years)
Nearest airportMangaluru (IXE)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

Founded by the philosopher Madhvacharya in the 13th century and run in turn by eight mathas. The temple kitchen gave its name to Udupi cooking.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Mangaluru (IXE), about 45 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Mangaluru Junction railway station (MAJN), about 55 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Udupi, Murudeshwar and the Temple Coast guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Eat the temple meal served on the floor.
  • Malpe beach is 6 km away.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

Karnataka’s temple coast

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Udupi Sri Krishna Matha?
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is in Udupi, Karnataka.
How do I reach Udupi Sri Krishna Matha?
The nearest airport on our list is Mangaluru (IXE), about 45 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Mangaluru Junction railway station, about 55 km away.
What is the best time to visit Udupi Sri Krishna Matha?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Krishna Janmashtami and Paryaya (January, even years).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Udupi Sri Krishna Matha?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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