Udupi Anantheshwara Temple
| Udupi Anantheshwara Temple | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Geography | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi district |
| Locale | Udupi |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Anantheshwara (Shiva) |
| Important festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Kerala temple architecture |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | 8th century C.E. |
| Creator | Alupas |
| Website | Shri Anantheswara temple |
Udupi Anantheshwara Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Udupi, India.[1]
It was built during the reign of the Alupas in the 8th century C.E. and is considered among the oldest in the Tulu Nadu region. In an inscription dated 1357 C.E. the temple's deity is referred to as Mahadeva of Udupi. The temple is known for its association with Hindu philosopher Madhvacharya who taught his disciples within its complex. The temple is adjacent to the more famous Udupi Sri Krishna Matha established by Madhva.
References
- ↑ "Steeped in history, the region is a pilgrim's delight". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 9/29/2015. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.