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Sri Anathesvara Temple
Sri Anathesvara Temple is located in the middle of the temple square very close to Shri Krishna Temple, Udupi. The main deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu. This place is said to be the origin of the Shaivites. The temple is surrounded by the eight important matts. The architecture of the temple is very attractive. Its sanctuary and adjoining columned hall are surrounded by a walled passageway, the latter covered with sloping stone slabs. The rear panel made of wood, shows a 'linga' flanked by elephants, guardians, peacocks and lotuses.A stone altar with a finely sculpted base is located immediately outside the east entrance to the Temple. It is said that Madhvacharya narrated his famous Aitareya Upanishad at this temple. The famous Chandramauleshwara temple is located in front of this temple.

Sri Krishna Temple (Krishna Mutt or Krishna Math)
This famous temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is located on the north side of the temple square in the heart of Udupi. This temple was built in the Dravidian architectural style in the 13th century and the idol of the lord was installed by the Vaishnavite Saint Shri Madhvacharya. It is a famous pilgrim place for Vaishnavites.

The temple celebrates many festivals like Madhvanavami, Ramanavami, Nrisimha jayanthi, Bhagirathi janmadina, Krishna Leelothsava, Ganesha Chathurthi, Anantha Chathurdashi, Subrahmanya shashti, navarathri dasara, Holi, Vasantha Puja, Jagarana seva, Thulasi Pooja, Laksha deepothsava, Dhanu Pooja, Sapthothsava and chariot festival. Parayaya festival is the main festival of the temple celebrated on even years in January, attended by a large number of people. The temple is surrounded by Ashta (eight) Mutts. The daily rituals and management of the temple are carried out by Ashta Mathas.

The main attraction of the temple is a small exquisitely carved silver - plated window with nine holes called 'Kanakana Kindi' at the back of the mutt and the lord is worshipped only through this window. The name of the window was derived from a lower caste devotee of the lord, Kanakadasa who later became a great composer. There is a legend that Lord Krishna gave his darshan to Kanakadasa by breaking open the walls on the western side of the temple. Since then there is no front door to this temple, only this window. The idol of Lord Krishna is richly adorned with jewels. The temple consists of a large tank the Madhava Sarovar. It is believed that the holy river Ganga flows into this lake every 10 years. The temple opens from 5”o’ clock in the morning and continue through out the day.Contact address :
Sri Krishna Math
Jagadguru Shri Madhwacharya Moola Mahasamstana
Udupi - 576101
Karnataka 
Phone: 91-8252-20598, 23402

Chandramauleshvara Temple
This temple situated in the center of the Temple Square near the market area is dedicated to Shiva. The shrine with the idol is square shaped with a pyramidal roof. The temple is surrounded by shops.


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