Shri Anantheshwara Temple

Temple information

Darshan timings

05:00 – 20:30

Established

8

Deity

Deity form

Ancient Swayambhu Shiva Lingam on a silver pedestal (Rajata Peetha) symbolizing Lord Parashurama

Religious tradition

Vedic Dvaita & Agamic Tradition; sacred site where Sri Madhvacharya taught and disappeared

Sanskrit name

श्री अनन्तेश्वर मन्दिरम्

Also known as

Udupi Ananteshwara Gudi, Rajatapeethapura Temple, Parasurama Kshethra Ananteshwar

Darshan hours

Daily

05:00 AM - 01:30 PM, 04:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Break timings

01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Special days

Madhva Navami, Maha Shivaratri, Paryaya: 04:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Festival timings

Open till 10:30 PM on Madhva Navami and Shivaratri

Aarti & rituals

Morning aarti

06:30 AM

Midday aarti

12:00 PM

Evening aarti

07:00 PM

Night aarti

8:15 PM

Special aarti days

Madhva Navami, Maha Shivaratri, Mondays, Ekadashi

Ritual schedule

Nirmalya Visarjana, Ksheerabhishekam, Bilvarchana, Madhva Peetha Namaskara, Sandhya Deeparadhana

Pooja timings

05:30 AM - 01:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Abhishek timings

06:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Special poojas

Available

Online pooja booking

Yes

History & heritage

Historical period

Medieval

Built by

Alupas of Coastal Karnataka; nurtured by Sri Madhvacharya and the Ashta Mathas of Udupi

Architect / builder

Traditional coastal stone and timber guild artisans

Construction materials

Laterite stone masonry, dressed black basalt sanctum, copper tile roofs, teakwood pillars

Historical events

In 1317 CE, Jagadguru Sri Madhvacharya delivered his final discourse on the Mandukya/Aitareya Upanishad at this spot before departing from mortal vision

Renovations

Conserved under the management of the Ashta Mathas and Karnataka Muzrai Department

Archaeological importance

The ancient epicenter around which the sacred township of Udupi and Car Street developed

Legends

King Ramabhoja performed Ashwamedha sacrifice on a silver seat (Rajata Peetha) where Parashurama manifested in the Lingam

Inscriptions

Stone epigraphs dating from the 10th to 14th century recording grants by Alupa and Hoysala monarchs

Architecture

Architectural style

Dravidian

Architectural period

8th Century CE foundations with 13th-14th Century CE modifications

Structure

Traditional rectangular courtyard temple with inner sanctum, timber cloister hall, and sacred spot of Madhvacharya marked by a granite seat

Floors

1

Gopuram

Two-tiered sloping copper-clad roof shikhara with golden stupis

Mandapa

Pillared wooden hall supported by heavy teakwood pillars with carved bracket figures

Sculptural features

Swayambhu Shiva Lingam on silver-plated altar, carved stone Nandi, and the consecrated stone slab where Sri Madhvacharya sat

Artistic elements

Intricately carved wooden ceiling rafters, hanging brass deepas, and silver doorframes

Construction technique

Interlocking laterite block masonry with fine timber woodwork built for humid coastal climate

Unique features

Devotees visiting Udupi must first visit Chandramouleeshwara and Ananteshwar before entering the Sri Krishna temple

Festivals & events

Festival calendar

Magha Shukla Navami (Madhva Navami), Magha Bahula Chaturdashi (Shivaratri)

Special celebration days

Every Monday, Ekadashi, Purnima

Cultural events

Scholarly Vidwat Goshthis, Haridasa devotional singing, and classical Carnatic concerts

Annual events

Grand Rathotsavam around Car Street during festival months

Peak crowd season

October to February, especially during Paryaya (January) and Madhva Navami

Visitor information

• ✓ Parking
• ✓ Restrooms
• ✓ Drinking water
• ✓ Shoe keeping
• ✓ Prasadam counter
• ✓ Photography allowed

Parking capacity

100+ Vehicles

Parking fees

Approx. 20-50 INR

Donation counters

Yes

Donation methods

Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer

Prasadam

Vibhuti/Kumkum.