Udupi Sri Krishna temple is an important pilgrimage centre in Dakshin Kannada region and is very famous like the Guruvayoor temple of Kerala. Here one would see beautifully decked up Krishna's idol here, with a churner in one hand and a rope in the other. Devotees worship God here , through a window . As per the legend, it is believed that the Lord here turned to the opposite direction to give darshan to an ardent devotee, named Kanakadasa who was denied entry into the temple. The main door of the sanctum remains closed here, as the worship is only through the window.The window is known as Kanakadasa window.
Photography is banned inside the temple.
The temple is situated right inside the town and it provides free meals to the devotees here everyday.
Photography is banned inside the temple.
The temple is situated right inside the town and it provides free meals to the devotees here everyday.
Just outside the Krishna temple, there are two ancient temples of Siva known as Anantheswara and Chandramoueeshwara. I have included the photos of these two temples also.
How to reach- The town of Udupi is 60 Kms from Mangalore and it is well connected by air, rail and road. There is a railway station at Udupi itself and all major trains halt here.
Accommodation - There are good hotels at Mangalore as well as at Udupi.
Temples nearby:
Annegudde Siddhi Vinayaka temple- Kumbakshi
PHOTOS
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipN5nubdmspSF_2gZH1_oz2lEhmO0FuBrdHjKB8Y
How to reach- The town of Udupi is 60 Kms from Mangalore and it is well connected by air, rail and road. There is a railway station at Udupi itself and all major trains halt here.
Accommodation - There are good hotels at Mangalore as well as at Udupi.
Temples nearby:
Annegudde Siddhi Vinayaka temple- Kumbakshi
PHOTOS
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipN5nubdmspSF_2gZH1_oz2lEhmO0FuBrdHjKB8Y
43 comments:
Chitra,
Thanks for he beautiful photos. One of them looks like a yakshagana image of Krishna.
there is a similar story of an Alvar who belonged to the lower caste and hence, was not allowed entry into the Srirangam temple. He used to stand in Kaveri river and sing the praises of Vishnu.
Well, we have talked about this business of non-entry and prohibition of photography in your last post, so I will not repeat it here. I hope all these temples change their rules. But this is a beautiful temple.
Dear Chitra,
Good Evening!
We had been to this wonderful Krishna Temple.I loved this ambience very much.As net gives lots of problems,I could not see the photos.
It's Vishu coming up....We wake up to see Lord Krishna seeking the blessings of Lord for a prosperous New Year!
And in Kerala Goldenshowers are full of yellow and bright blooms!
Happy vishu!
Wishing you a lovely night,
Sasneham,
Anu
Beautiful pictures. Wish they would let you take pictures inside
Archana, I also think that image is from Yakshagana but not too sure about it.
Anu,
I know Vishu is round the corner. Hope you will be with your family to celebrate the same. Best wishes
A, Yes I too wish to take all photographs but at times every wish doesn't get realised.
Hi chitra good to know that you visited the krishna temple.I am very found of going to this temple.I love the ambiance and the melodious music we hear here mostly form the carnatic vocalists.
@A the lord Krishna's idol inside is a feast to the eyes with diamond decorated over the body.Please do visit some time during our visit to the south India.
Udupi Sri Krishna temple never tires me. I love the temple, the ambience and the simply buy yummy food. 'Kanakana kindi' and the idol of Krishna facing the 'kindi' is fascinating.
Good pictures Chitra. I visited Udupi way back in 2005. It seems to have got repainting done. The statue at the entrance seems to have changed.
Banning photography inside the temple is something i disagree with! Yes, you can ban taking pictures of the main daitey. Others they should allow. The same case with Lingaraj temple at Bhubaneswar. The sculptures inside this temple are wonderful and unfortunately you cannot photograph them. Too bad!
Your post on Udupi temple is quite informative and useful! Pictures good as usual!
Loved the temple, looks very ancient. Unique too, never heard of darshan from the window.
Great pics as always, I would have loved to go inside as well!
The peace experienced inside the temple is so divine that one feels like staying back there...hope the lord gives me another opportunity to have his darshan at udipi..nice coverage
We loved the Siva temple, which is beautiful and still retains most of the original architecture.
beautiful pics
Window darshan sounds interesting- Beautiful temple and great pics as always!
US Masala
I have heard the name udupi sree krishna but never visited here... are these uduppi brahmins and uduppi hotels from this locality?
So we need to use the window to see the lord.. interesting.. something like the small hole in the Poornathrayeesha temple behind the idol of lord poornathreeshan...
thanks for sharing it Chitra...
Very nice pictures Chitra, I had been here last year with my family ..it was very nice to visit this temple after a long time :)
Raji , I was away hence a delay in responding to your comments. I also love going to this temple and have visited 3-4 times.
Insignia, Kindi means window right? you must be familiar with kannada language is it not? The window also appears bright and resplendent.
Sridharan, the maintenance and upkeep of the temple is quite good. When I visited last the painting was of diff. color
Gopalan ,It would be better if photography is allowed so that many can enjoy the beauty of sculptures and architecture especially for those who cannot make to these temples or any historical place.
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Siva temple is very ancient and felt like I was in Kerala temple, such was the ambiance there.
sm. thanks
aipi, the window darshan is unique and the sanctum door gets opened only once in a year.
Abhi, In Poornatheeeyasa we view thru' a small slit in the wall. This is big window and the image of the God is clearly visible.
Sushma, Whenever we go to Kollur we make it to Udupi too.
I was looking for the pictures and then read that photography was banned. :(
Wow , nice to read about this place.
Mridula, But there are about 7-8pictures.May it did not open for you.
Team G square- thanks a bunch
The photos look so real.
I like everything about udipi, the food, the place ,the language(tulu) and the humble people. I too had made a post on Udipi food (http://shreshar.blogspot.com/2010/02/divine-taste-of-udupi-cuisine.html)last year.
BTW, I am unable to follow this blog and jewel art. Everytime i sign in it says it is powered by google friend. can u help me to follow u?
thanks!
Hi Chitra, it's been a long time....Very nice photos.
Amazing new pictures Chitra - such a joyful and beautiful place! Want to wear a flower garland and chant some mantras now - there! Enjoy your time!
Asha ,
I shall read your post too. Let me also check whether the problem you have mentioned has anything to do with settings. Shall inform you.tc
Neena, very true, long time ...Hope you are fine.
Martina,
Mantras calms the mind and I need to do that a lot. Have you done it? It refreshes the mind.
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Why do i keep missing ur blogs ahhhhhhhhhhhh I did not see this also my blog roll is playing up on me
SOrry about that ..
one day god willing i will get the chance to visit all these places ..
Bikram's
thanks Stranger. Shall display it here.
Bikram, thanks for the visit.
I love everything abt this place, the temple, the cool ambience, the food, even the stalls outside ;)
Good work Chitra...but you have made a factual error. Udupi is not one of the Vishnu divya desams - though it occupies an important place as a Srivaishnava temples.
I will rectify it.Mukundh . thanks for the input.
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