Udupi district · Karnataka
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
The historic Krishna temple and Dvaita matha at Udupi, founded by Madhvacharya in the 13th century.
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Karnataka · Temple listing
Sri Vinayaka Temple, Guddattu
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History & tradition
Guddattu Sri Vinayaka Temple is at Kundapura in the Udupi district of Karnataka and is dedicated to Ganapathy. It is known as the Jaladhivasa Ganapathy temple and is said to be the only one of its kind in India. The three-foot image of Ganesha is believed to have emerged from the rock. Aayira Koda Seva, Tailabhyanjana, Panchamrutha and Rudrabhisheka are performed in the temple every day. The temple belongs to the Guddattu Adiga family.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Sri Vinayaka Temple, Guddattu
Udupi district, Karnataka
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
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