Udupi Sri Krishna Temple : History, Timings, Location, Dress Code

History:

• The Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, located in Udupi, Karnataka.
• It is one of the most revered temples dedicated to Lord Krishna.
• It was established by the great Vaishnavite saint Sri Madhvacharya in the 13th century.
• The temple follows the Dvaita philosophy and is unique as the idol of Lord Krishna is viewed through a small window with nine holes.
• According to mythology, the idol of Krishna was found in a lump of gopi chandana clay and later consecrated by Madhvacharya himself.
• The deity is adorned and worshipped in a unique Bal Krishna.
• The temple provides free meals (Annadanam) to thousands of devotees daily.

Entry Fee:

For	INR
General Darshan	Free
Special Darshan	250
VIP Darshan	500

Pooja Charges:

Rituals	INR
Archana	50
Abhishekam	1500
Tulabhara Seva	2000

Temple Timings:

Session	Timings
Opening Time	4:30 AM
Morning Darshan	5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening Darshan	5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closing Time	9:30 PM

Aarti Timings:

Morning Aarti	5:30 AM
Evening Aarti	7:00 PM

Pooja and Seva Timings:

Rituals	Timings
Nirmalya Visarjana Pooja	4:50 AM
Ushakala Pooja	5:30 AM
Akshaya Patra Gopuja	5:35 AM
Viswaroopa Darshan	5:40 AM
Panchamritha  Abhishekam	5:45 AM
Udvarthana Pooja	6:15 AM
Kalasha Pooja	6:20 AM
Teertha Pooja	6:30 AM
Alankara Pooja	8:00 AM
Avasara Sanakadi Pooja	9:30 AM
Maha Pooja	9:45 AM
Chamara Seva	7:00 PM
Ratri Pooja	7:30 PM
Ranga Pooja	7:35 PM
Utsava	7:45 PM
Thotttilu Pooja	8:15 PM
Kolalu Seva	8:40 PM
Ekantha Seva	8:50 PM
Pallaki Utsava	9:00 PM

Location:

• Udupi Krishna Temple is located at Sri Krishna Temple Complex, Thenkpete, Maruthi Veethika, Udupi, Karnataka 576101,India.

Contact Number:

• Temple Office: +91 820 252 0598

Opening Days:

• The temple is open every day, including public holidays.

Dress Code:

• Men: Dhoti or traditional attire.
• Women: Saree or Salwar Kameez.
• Western clothing is not allowed.

Best Time to Visit:

• Best time to visit the temple is Winter Season with pleasant weather.
• Avoid Monsoon season due to heavy rainfall in coastal Karnataka

Nearby Attractions:

• Malpe Beach
• St. Mary’s Island
• Kaup Beach
• Anantheshwara Temple