A historic Krishna shrine founded by the saint Madhvacharya, famous for its silver Kanakana Kindi window.
A historic Krishna shrine founded by the saint Madhvacharya, famous for its silver Kanakana Kindi window.
Established in the 13th century by the philosopher-saint Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita school of Vedanta, the matha remains a leading centre of Vaishnavite scholarship.
A Dravidian-influenced temple complex with the deity visible only through the ornate Kanakana Kindi (Kanaka's window) rather than a conventional doorway.
Named after the devotee-poet Kanaka Dasa, who, denied entry due to caste barriers, is said to have had the temple wall turn to let Krishna face him instead.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Open | Morning darshan and rituals are available. |
Afternoon Break | 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Closed/Limited | Temple rituals continue internally. |
Evening Darshan | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Open | Evening darshan and worship are available. |
Temple Closing | — | 9:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Nirmalya Visarjana Pooja | 5:00 AM | Varies | Early morning ritual with removal of previous day's decorations. |
Ushakala Pooja | 6:00 AM | Varies | Morning worship with fresh offerings. |
Akshaya Patra & Go Pooja | 6:15 AM | Varies | Traditional worship rituals. |
Panchamrita Abhisheka | 6:30 AM | Varies | Sacred bathing ceremony. |
Alankara Pooja | 8:30 AM | Varies | Decoration and worship of the deity. |
Mahapuja | 11:00 AM | Varies | Main daily worship ceremony. |
Chamara Seva | 7:00 PM | Varies | Evening ceremonial service. |
Ratri Pooja | 7:30 PM | Varies | Night worship rituals. |
Ekantha Seva | Night | Varies | Final closing ritual. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–45 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | Varies | Depends on crowd | Temple Counter |
Seva Darshan | Varies | Based on booked seva | Temple Office |
Festival Darshan | Varies | Higher waiting time | Temple Arrangements |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Abhisheka Seva | Morning | Varies | Sacred bathing ritual with traditional offerings. |
Panchamrita Abhisheka | Morning | Varies | Abhisheka using milk, honey, curd, ghee and other sacred ingredients. |
Alankara Seva | Morning | Varies | Special decoration of Lord Krishna. |
Archana Seva | Daily | Varies | Personal prayer offerings. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | Varies | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves. |
Utsava Seva | Festival Days | Varies | Special worship during celebrations. |
Anna Dana Seva | Daily | Varies | Contribution towards temple food service. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Sri Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Biggest annual celebration with special rituals, cultural programs and Krishna Leelotsava celebrations. |
Makara Sankranti | January | Special worship and traditional ceremonies. |
Paryaya Festival | January (every 2 years) | Major event where administration and worship responsibilities transfer between the eight Udupi Ashta Mathas. |
Vasantotsava | March–April | Spring festival with special decorations and rituals. |
Rathotsava | Festival Days | Chariot procession of Lord Krishna. |
Deepotsava | November–December | Festival of lamps with special temple decorations. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Anna Prasadam | Free/Donation | Traditional temple meal served to devotees. |
Laddu | ₹50–₹100 | Sweet prasadam available at temple counters. |
Panchakajjaya | ₹40–₹80 | Traditional Karnataka sweet offering made with coconut, jaggery and gram. |
Avalakki Prasadam | ₹30–₹60 | Flattened rice preparation offered traditionally. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Mangalore International Airport, ~60 km. Udupi railway station connects to major coastal Karnataka routes.
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