Udupi means the land of the "lord of the stars," the moon. Most Indians know of Udupi as the type of an inexpensive restaurant that generally serves vegetarian food in the South Indian style.Still fewer know of its reputation as the location of a Krishna temple with rich history
While the temple is believed to be in existence for over 1500 years, the idol was installed by the sage Madhvacharya in the 13th century. He is the founder of the Dvaita philosophy, This is the main attraction in Udupi. The main temple itself is constructed in the architectural style typical in Kerala and Dakshina Kannada.
Many, however, have heard of Manipal, a major educational centre, and a suburb of Udupi, that attracts students from all over India and internationally.
It has a humid to pleasant climate throughout most of the year with heavy rainfall during the monsoon months (May - September). Tulu is the most widely spoken languages in Udupi City.
Udupi is becoming a major city of Karnataka. Poverty rate in Udupi is fairly low when compared to Bangalore and other districts of Karnataka.
Udupi is also the birthplace of the Syndicate Bank and Corporation Bank.[3][4] Udupi's economy depends mainly on agriculture and fishing.
Udupi has some nice beaches, lush greenery, the quaint charm of a small town and many temples. Many of the places to visit are not very well known to many people outside of Udupi. If you are an adventurous person who loves nature, there is a lot to explore in Udupi.
Another story is that the name Udupi came from the combination of the Sanskrit words Udu and Pa, which mean "stars" and "lord." According to legend, the moon's light was once reduced due to a curse by King Daksha, whose 27 daughters (the 27 stars, according to Hindu astrology) were married to the moon. The moon prayed to Lord Shiva to get back