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Udupi Krishna

उडुपि कृष्ण
Also known as: Uḍupi Kṛṣṇa, Krishna Matha, Madhvacharya's Deity

About

The presiding deity of the Udupi Krishna Temple in Karnataka, established by Madhvacharya. The deity is a statue of Krishna that was discovered by Madhvacharya in a ship. The temple is the center of the Dvaita (Madhva) tradition. Represents the grace of Krishna and the importance of devotion.

Attributes

KrishnaUdupiMadhvacharyaDvaitaAshta Mathas

Symbols

FlutePeacock featherKanakana kindi (window)

Associated Mantras

Om Uḍupi Kṛṣṇāya Namaḥ
Krishna Stotram
Dvaita prayers

Festivals

Krishna JanmashtamiUdupi Temple festival

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaDvaita texts

Regions Worshipped

UdupiKarnatakaSouth India

Iconography

Krishna standing. Often viewed through the Kanakana kindi (window with nine holes). Crowned, holding flute.