Udupi Krishna Temple

Udupi Krishna Temple, where Lord is in the form of a child because Yasodha wanted to see him in that form.

Udupi Krishna Temple Legends

It is believed that this Idol was made by the divine architect Viswakarma, and worshipped by Rukmini Devi, Lord Sri Krishna’s wife. When Krishna left the earth after his sojourn here in Dwajapara Yuga, the Pandava King Arjuna is said to have hidden this Idol.

As the time passes by the idol was fully covered with clay and loaded on a ship for transportation. As the ship approaches Udupi, Madhwa an ardent devotee of Sri Krishna, sensed the presence of the Lord. Madhwa Saint with his spiritual powers quietened the sea. The grateful captain of the ship offered the entire cargo but the saint took only the part of the cargo. Madhwa recovered the Idol of Balakrishna from the lump of clay and installed here.

Another version of the story, Ship was struck in the storm and hit the rock which leads the whole cargo sank into the sea. Madhwa saint who was on a spiritual journey reached Udupi. While he was meditating at Udupi, he had a vision of the Lord’s idol, rushed to Malpe coast, recovered the Idol and installed it here.

It is said that in the 16th century, there lived an ardent devotee Kanakadasa who was not allowed inside the temple for Lord’s darshan. Kanakadasa with no hope he sat at the back of the temple and began to pray with intense devotion. Suddenly, the idol which was facing East turned west and offered Darshan. Realizing their mistake they honoured the devotee and prayed Lord for their mistake. The window through which Lord gave darshan is called Kanaka Kindi (Window of Kanakadasa)

Udupi Krishna Temple History

It said that the Idol was installed in 13th century AD on a Sankranthi day. Poojas will be performed throughout the day. Temple has a golden chariot which was offered to the Lord, along with a diamond-studded crown for the Lord and a golden cradle.

Udupi Krishna Temple Timings

S.NoTimingsPooja Name
15:00 amTemple opening Hours
25:30 amNirmalya Visarjana Pooja
36:00 amUshakala Pooja
46:15 amAkshaya Patra Gopuja
56:20 amViswaroopa Darshan
66:30 amPanchamritha  Abhishekam
77:00 amUdvarthana Pooja
87:30 amKalasa Pooja
97:40 amTeertha Pooja
108:30 amAlankara Pooja
1110:30 amAvasara Sanakadi Pooja
1211:00 amMaha Pooja
137:00 pmChamara Seva
147:30 pmRatri Pooja
157:40 pmRanga Pooja
168:00 pmUtsava
178:30 pmThotttilu Pooja
188:40 pmKolalu Seva
198:50 pmEkantha Seva

Udupi Krishna Temple Dress Code

Men: Normal Shirt and Pant is also allowed. Restriction for shorts, night pants, modern outfits.

Female: Saree with blouse/Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree.

Udupi Krishna Temple Address

Krishna Complex, G B Panth Road, Udupi, Mangaluru, Karnataka – 576 101.

How to reach Udupi Krishna Temple?

By Air

  1. Nearest international airport is at Mangalore which is at 60.9 km away

By Train

  1. Udupi Railway station is well connected with all parts of Karnataka. Daily trains available from Bangalore
  2. Temple is 4.1 km away from Udupi Railway station.

By Bus

  1. Bangalore to Udupi, Mangalore to Udupi direct buses are available with good frequency.

Udupi Krishna Temple Gallery

42 comments

  1. Dhananjaya Kulkarni

    Dear Kamal an excellent service.. Thank you..

    When would June Seva tickets be available

    Which Seva permit us to have a close darshan of the Lord

    Any attended is allowed in with a senior citize

    Regards
    Dhananjaya

    • Dear Sir,

      1. Jun month quota will be released online on 6th May at 11 am
      2. Suprabhatha Seva, Archana Seva, Thomala Seva, Astadala Pada Padmaradhanamu, Nijapada Darshanam will be closest to the deity.
      3. Yes, one attendant will be allowed if senior citizen really needs assistance

      Thanks,

  2. Dhananjaya Kulkarni

    Kamal which Seva would you suggest for a group of 6 adults 3 senior citizens and a child of 11 year.. How many person permitted for kalyanostavam

    • Dear Sir,

      2 persons will be permitted on a single Kalyanotsavam ticket. 6 adults need 3 tickets, which can be booked using 3 login IDs. 3 Senior citizens need 2 login IDs.

      Children under 12 years don’t need tickets, it is free entry for them. Please carry School ID or Aadhaar card for the kid.

      Thanks,

  3. I’m the humble devotee of lord shred Krishna…I have been visiting temple since 2007… Let His blesses on us…

  4. Please advice hotel room/ accommodation to brush, bath & fresh up for my family before visiting temple

  5. SRINIVASARAO TALARI

    Hai sir I am Srinivas
    How to book the accommodation and seva tickets.iam coming​ udupi august 13 th with family . please send me the information.

    • HI Sir,

      There is no online facility so on arrival you can try for any assistance you can contact 9393939150

      Thanks

  6. We are 4 of us coming all the way from Pune reaching Udupi on 4th November. Want to know the following-
    1. Good accommodation with reasonable rates for 2 days.
    2. Tickets and the cost of tickets for Darshan. Will we be able to have Darshan on 5th November itself ?
    3. We would also like to visit Manjunath temple. Could you provide the details?
    3.
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    • HI Sir,

      You can contact at 9393939510 they will give you good plan to success your trip and have the good darshan

      Thanks

  7. Hi Sir,
    Tomorrow we 2 and my toddler are us coming to temple want to know the following:-
    1) Good accommodation with reasonable rate for 7 hours as we have our train around 9:30 night from Udupi.
    2) we would like to know the good foods available near by Udupi station.
    Thanks

  8. Hi sir
    We 3 persons are coming to udupi on 22nd Dec. Need reasonable room for night stay in devasthanam
    Kindly support with details

  9. Very nice&v.useful information. Kindly provide single bead for self with wife aged69,to stay 16th eve to 19th Jan2018at Krishna dams.(09789817632)l am from channi.with kind vijendran.R

  10. I need to stay for one night from 28 to 1mar18 for my hand and myself.Pl provide. Rajkumari

  11. Sir, can we get accommodation for 5 to 10 people for one day. Pl advise

    • HI Sir,

      May i know the date of arriving so that i can check and let you know the availability or else you can contact at 9393939510 for any details

      Thanks

  12. Visit timings for the temple during morning and evening, can someone share

  13. There is any devastham room available . Available means give me the online details

  14. i want room accommodation

  15. .I need an accommodation at Udupi math guest house from 12 th Dec morning from 9am till 13 th Dec .
    I am a Brahmin and my wife is staying with me. Pl book a room with western toilet. Tks.

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      You need to book in advance for booking accommodation in udipi please contact 9393939150.
      Thank you.

  16. Is there any dress code for normal darshan

  17. I want to perform Gopooja.What is the procedure may please inform

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      You can perform daily on arrival at the counter , there is no online booking for that.
      Thank you.

  18. we need rooms on 27/04/2019 at night 9.00 p.m. 6 adults and 2 childrens

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      you need to book in advance for booking accommodation in udipi call at 8500 898 000.
      Thank you.

  19. Does matt provides any accommodation in Udupi?

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      Yes,Rooms are subjected to availability for booking it in advance please call at 8500 898 000.
      Thank you.

  20. Dear sir,
    As prarthana, a pattu vastram and a pearl necklace is to be offered to the lord. What is the procedure? For this how we can have the darshan?

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      You can contact the temple administrator office on arrival for the above procedure and they will guide you accordingly .
      Thank you.