Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi Timings, Udupi

In Udupi, Karnataka, Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi honours Lord Krishna (as Bala Krishna, holding a churning rod and rope). It is also known as Udupi Sri Krishna Temple.

One of the most revered Krishna temples in India and the spiritual centre of the Dvaita tradition. Devotees traditionally worship the Lord through the Kanakana Kindi window, linked to the legend of the devotee Kanakadasa. Founded in the 13th century by Sri Madhvacharya, the founder of the Dvaita (dualistic) school of Vedanta, who is said to have installed the Krishna idol he received from a ship saved off the coast.

Karnataka carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Vijayanagara grandeur at Hampi, Hoysala artistry at Belur, and living coastal shrines at Udupi, Kukke and Kollur, Karnataka is a museum of South Indian temple genius.

Darshan hours and daily worship

Session	Timing (as published)
Morning	Opens around 5:30 AM
Evening	Until around 9:30 PM

Daily rituals run from pre-dawn to night with midday breaks; specific seva windows vary. Timings compiled from travel sources rather than the matha's official schedule.

Poojas and daily rituals

Daily cycle of poojas including Nirmalya Visarjana, abhisheka, alankara and multiple naivedyas; managed in rotation by the Ashta Mathas

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysEkadashi and Krishna-related days; Janmashtami is the peak

Signature annual eventsParyaya Mahotsava (biennial) and Krishna Janmashtami

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

Festival	Period	What happens
Paryaya Mahotsava	Every two years, in January	Ceremonial transfer of temple administration between the Ashta Mathas
Sri Krishna Janmashtami	August/September	Krishna's birth celebrated grandly, with the famous Vittla Pindi/Mosaru Kudike
Makara Sankranti	January	Observed with special poojas and processions

History and architecture

Built or established13th century; established by the philosopher-saint Sri Madhvacharya (c. 1200s)

Architecture

Traditional coastal Karnataka matha architecture; the deity is uniquely viewed through the Kanakana Kindi, a silver-plated nine-holed window

History

Founded in the 13th century by Sri Madhvacharya, the founder of the Dvaita (dualistic) school of Vedanta, who is said to have installed the Krishna idol he received from a ship saved off the coast. Worship and administration are managed by the Ashta Mathas (eight monasteries) that Madhvacharya established.

Planning your visit

Entry feeFree; annadana (free meals) is offered to devotees

Dress codeTraditional attire; men are often required to remove shirts before entering the inner sanctum, as is custom in many coastal Karnataka temples

Best time to visitOctober to February, when the coastal weather is mild; Janmashtami and Paryaya draw the largest crowds

NearbyMalpe Beach, St Mary's Island, Anantheshwara and Chandramouleshwara temples, Manipal

How to reach

Udupi has its own railway station (about 3–4 km); nearest airport Mangaluru International (about 60 km); well connected by road/bus along NH-66.

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Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi in photographs

4 freely-licensed photographs of this temple, from Wikimedia Commons. Each is credited to its photographer.

Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi, Udupi, Karnataka - photograph 2 — © Rajaramraok (talk) (Uploads), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi, Udupi, Karnataka - photograph 3 — © Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi, Udupi, Karnataka - photograph 4 — © Trimurthykulkarni, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. History and significance well documented; precise daily seva timings vary and are drawn from travel portals

Frequently asked questions about Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi

What is the timing of Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi: opens around 5:30 AM; until around 9:30 PM. Daily rituals run from pre-dawn to night with midday breaks; specific seva windows vary. Timings compiled from travel sources rather than the matha's official schedule.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

As published, morning darshan runs Opens around 5:30 AM and evening darshan runs Until around 9:30 PM. Daily rituals run from pre-dawn to night with midday breaks; specific seva windows vary. Timings compiled from travel sources rather than the matha's official schedule.

Is there an entry fee at Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

Free; annadana (free meals) is offered to devotees

What is the dress code at Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

Traditional attire; men are often required to remove shirts before entering the inner sanctum, as is custom in many coastal Karnataka temples

Which festivals are celebrated at Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

The main ones documented for this temple are Paryaya Mahotsava, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Makara Sankranti. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

October to February, when the coastal weather is mild; Janmashtami and Paryaya draw the largest crowds

How do I reach Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

Udupi has its own railway station (about 3–4 km); nearest airport Mangaluru International (about 60 km); well connected by road/bus along NH-66.

Who is the presiding deity at Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

Lord Krishna (as Bala Krishna, holding a churning rod and rope)

What is the history of Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi?

Founded in the 13th century by Sri Madhvacharya, the founder of the Dvaita (dualistic) school of Vedanta, who is said to have installed the Krishna idol he received from a ship saved off the coast.

How reliable is the information on this Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. History and significance well documented; precise daily seva timings vary and are drawn from travel portals