Udupi, a city in the Indian state of Karnataka, is also spelled Udipi and is referred to as Odipu in Tulu. By road, Udupi is located more than 400 miles west of Bangalore, the state capital, and roughly 55 km (34 mi) north of Mangalore, a center for education, commerce, and industry.[4][5]

It is one of the cities in Karnataka that is expanding the fastest and serves as the administrative center of the Udupi district. One of Karnataka’s most popular tourist destinations, Udupi is home to a number of educational establishments. It is sometimes referred to as the temple city and is famous for the Krishna Temple.[6] It is also known as Parashurama Kshetra, gives its name to the well-liked Udupi cuisine, and is well-known for its Kanakana kindi. a place of observance,