Udupi - 415 kms from Bangalore/58 kms from Mangalore

Udupi, 60 Kms from Mangalore, is where Madhwacharya, the profounder of Wraith philosophy, lived and taught 700 years ago. Mahwah established the eight Sanyasi Mutts at Udupi. According to legend, the statue of Sri Krishna in the famous temple here is believed to have turned around to give darshana to the kuruba devotee, Kanakadasa, who was not allowed to enter the temple because Kanakadasa belonged to a different caste. It is best known as the seat of Madhwa renaissance, founded by the sage Madhwacharya, outcome of which are Ashtamathas, located in the famous Car Street, surrounding the Sri Krishna Temple.

The 'Paryaya' festival held once in two years when the management of the temple changes hands is a colourful spectacle drawing thousands of devotees from all over the country.