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About
60 kms from Mangalore is a fairly
large and upcoming town that was the sanctum of Madavacharya, the great
Sanskrit Philosopher.
Places of Interest
The famous temple at Udupi has a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna that is
richly adorned with jewels. The main attraction of the temple is the
Kanakana Kindi, a small window through which Krishna is believed to have
given darshan to his ardent devotee, Kanakadasa.
Around Udupi
Malpe :
About 6 kms Udupi is Malpe. St. Mary's island another delightful get away
spot right across Malpe is only a boat ride away. Maravanthe:
A drive up north along the coastal road to Maravanthe, 50 kms from Udupi,
is the sandy Maravanthe beach. The endless stretch of golden sand, swaying
palm trees, clear blue sky and the gush of the sea attracts a large number
of tourists to this spot.
Kollur :
About 80 kms from Udupi is the tiny hamlet of Kollur.
Manipal :
3 kms from Udupi, is a centre of modern learning with well known medical
and engineering colleges. MGM college here has an institute of Yakshgana a
unique dance drama indigenous to the two districts.
Your visit to Dakshina Kannada is incomplete if you haven't witnessed a
Yakshagana performance. It's an all-night event with gorgeous consumes
elaborate make-up, quick movments, beating of drums, narrating song with
feelings by the Bhagavatar...... the total effect is spell binding.
Academy of Music and Arts is an interesting venue, housing the Hortera
Shilpa Art work .
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