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Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
Udupi, Karnataka
13th Century CE
Founded by Sri Madhvacharya. Famous for the Kanakana Kindi (window) through which Krishna was seen. Known for the Ashta Matha Paryaya system.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Kerala / Karnataka
- Primary Deity
- Krishna
- Languages
- Kannada, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Old Kannada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Founded by Madhvacharya. Paryaya festival. Kanakana Kindi window
Architectural Features
Kanakana Kindi windowEight matha systemSilver-plated chariotRathotsava