Udupi
Sign in to saveUdupi () also known as Odipu () is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Udupi district, and one of the fastest-growing cities in Karnataka. Udupi is one of the top tourist attractions in Karnataka and has various educational institutions. It is notable for the Krishna Temple and is also known as the temple city. It also lends its name to the popular Udupi cuisine, is also known as Parashurama Kshetra, and is famous for Kanakana kindi. Udupi district is located in western part of Karnataka.
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Udupi is a rapidly growing city in Karnataka, India, that serves as the administrative center of Udupi district and is known as a major tourist destination famous for its Krishna Temple and distinctive regional cuisine. The city is significant for its religious and cultural importance, being associated with Hindu traditions and hosting various educational institutions.
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Place details
- Locality
- Udupi
- Region
- Karnataka
- Country
- India
- Population
- 165,000
- Timezone
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- Etymology
- History
- Demographics
- Government and politics
- Civic Administration
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- Geography and climate
- Culture
- Cuisine
- Economy
- Transport
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Udupi () also known as Odipu () is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Udupi district, and one of the fastest-growing cities in Karnataka. Udupi is one of the top tourist attractions in Karnataka and has various educational institutions. It is notable for the Krishna Temple and is also known as the temple city. It also lends its name to the popular Udupi cuisine, is also known as Parashurama Kshetra, and is famous for Kanakana kindi. Udupi district is located in western part of Karnataka.
== Etymology == The name 'Udupi' is derived from the Tulu word "odipu", which means "emergence". It is also believed that it came from the Sanskrit word "Udupa", meaning "Moon".