UDUPI - DHARMASTHALA - KUKKE (FROM MANGALORE)

About Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

At a distance of 3 km from Udupi Railway Station, Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Udupi, Karnataka. It is one of the famous pilgrimage centers in India, and among the must include places in Udupi tour packages.

Among the most famous places to visit in Udupi, the Krishna Temple or the Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is one of the most auspicious temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. The unique feature of this temple is that the Lord is worshipped only through a window with nine holes called the Navagraha Kindi. The daily sevas and administration of the Mutt are managed by the Ashta Mathas. During the Paryaya festival, held every two years, the temple management is handed over to the next Matha.

History & Mythology of Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

The Krishna Temple was founded by the Vaishnavite .....

At a distance of 15 km from Udupi Railway Station, 65 km from Mangalore & 100 km from Murudeshwar, St. Mary's Island is a group of small beautiful islands situated to the north of Malpe Beach near Udupi. It is one of the best places to visit as part of Udupi Packages.

A quaint island just off the coast of Udupi, St. Mary's Island is an island of white sand beaches, rock monoliths, and great wildlife making it one of the best places to visit in Udupi. It is said that Vasco da Gama first reached this Island before reaching the Kappad Beach (near Calicut) while finding a sea route to India.

This island is a group of four individual islands namely Coconut Island, North Island, South Island, and Daryabahadurgarh Island. The island has two beautiful beaches and crystallized basalt rock formations which .....

At a distance of 10 km from Udupi Railway Station, Malpe Beach is a pristine beach situated along the shores of the Arabian Sea at Malpe village near Udupi. Spread between Swarna Nandi River and Malpe Port is one of the finest beaches in Karnataka, and among the top places to visit as part of Udupi Tour Packages.

Malpe Beach is situated at the mouth of the Udyavara River, a small river that is commonly referred to as the Malpe River by the locals. Characterized by silver-white sands, and rocky islands, Malpe Beach is still quite secluded and not visited by a lot of tourists. It is one of the popular Udupi tourist places for those who want to spend some time alone at the beach.

The vast coastline of Malpe has four rocky islands. The northern-most island is the Daria-Bahadurgad, the middle one is the Daria-Gadara-Kallu, .....

About Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

At a distance of 70 km from Mangalore, Dharmasthala is a sacred town in Karnataka. Situated on the banks of the Nethravathi River, it is one of the famous places of pilgrimage in Karnataka, and among the popular places to visit as part of Mangalore packages. The main attraction of Dharmasthala is the famous Manjunatha Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Manjunatha or Lokeshwara. This place is also known as Sri Kshetra, and is one of the top places to visit near Mangalore. It is said that the Shiva Linga worshipped at this temple was procured from Kadri Temple in Mangalore.

History & Mythology of Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

Dharmasthala Temple is an 800-year-old Hindu temple situated in Dharmasthala. Manjunatheshwara, or Dharmasthala Manjunatha, is the chief and the presiding deity of this .....

About Kukke Subrahmanya Temple

At a distance of 100 km from Mangalore, Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located at Kukke near Mangalore. It is one of the most famous temples in Karnataka and among the must-visit places as part of Mangalore holiday packages.
Lord Kartikeya, revered as the deity of all serpents, is worshipped here as Lord Subrahmanya. The Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is regarded as the dwelling place of 'nagas', where worship is conducted for Lord Subrahmanya alongside the serpent king Vasuki. This temple is also viewed as the ultimate destination for achieving salvation for individuals afflicted by various 'naga doshas'. Additionally, devotees hold the belief that taking a sacred bath in the Kumaradhara Thirtha and performing Madesnana can cure severe ailments such as leprosy.

Mythology

Dedicated to Lord Murugan, Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is one of the important temples of .....