After Gokarna, Muradeswar and Mookambika (Kollur) we were exhausted. Why? Because the roads felt long and strenuous. There was construction and repairs going on and we were lucky to have not experienced a flat tire. The driver Ramachandra loved only long drives.
Anyway, our next list of Temples included Udupi Krishna(Udipi), Sringeri Shankara acharya and Annapoorneswari.
We were ready by 6 a.m. on 29th and the driver was very punctual.
Udupi is a coastal town in the western ghats region of Karnataka state. This is an old temple city famous for its Krishna temple. It is located right on a national highway connecting Mangalore with Mumbai. From Bangalore, you need to come to Mangalore via another national highway. Inspite of the condition of the roads,we enjoyed the scenic beauty around the highways. Our wait in line was so long compared tothe darsan we had for a few seconds. To tell you the truth, the form of the idol did not even make an impression in my mind. I silently sang to myself some of the Purandara dasa songs that I knew.
It is also the birth place of the Dwaita philosopher, Madhwacharya (Pajaka which is about 10 kms. from Udupi). Udipi vegetarian restaurants are famous all over the world for their authentic and tasty food.
The following were some Devi temples around Udupi.
Janardana and Mahakali Temple, Ambalpady
Mahishamardhini Temple, Kadiyali
Panchadurgaparameshwari Temple, Indrali
Jayadurgaparameshwari Temple, Kannarpady
I don't recall any details about these temples.I did not record any in my notes.
We stayed overnight at Shri Ramakrishna hotel on 28th night. Just FYI.
My next post will be about Sringeri.
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