Country India Primary deity Anantheshwara (Shiva) Date built 8th century C.E. Locale Udupi | State Karnataka Important festivals Maha Shivaratri District Udupi district Important festival Maha Shivaratri | |
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Architectural styles Kerala temple architecture Similar Sri Anantheshwara Temple, Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Guddattu Temple, Chandramouleshwara Temple, Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple | ||
Udupi Anantheshwara Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Udupi, India.
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.
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