Udupi : The sanctum sanctorum of the Sri Krishna Mutt began here on Wednesday amid various rituals. Under the Suvarna Gopura (gold dome) project, a gold sheet covering would be laid in its place. Speaking to presspersons on the occasion, Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Palimar Mutt said that the project to lay the gold […]

Udupi : The stage is set for Sri Krishna Janmashtami and Sri Krishna Leelotsava (popularly known as ‘Vittal Pindi’) celebrations here on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. The Sri Krishna Mutt will be the centre of attraction during both festivals.The exponent of Dwaita philosophy Sri Madhwacharya installed the idol of Lord Krishna at the Sri Krishna […]

Mangaluru : “The NDA government has asked the Law Commission to ‘examine’ matters related to the uniform civil code. At a time when the country is embroiled in myriad of series of problems is it necessary to rake up the issue of Uniform Civil Code?” he asked on Saturday at a press meet. “Farmers are […]

Udupi  : A Madhwa traditional ritual Tapta Mudradharane was held at the  Sri Krishna Mutt on July 19, Friday being Prathama Ekadashi. Sri Vishwavallabha Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Sode Mutt, Sri Lakshmivaratheertha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt and  Sri Vidyasagara Theertha Swamiji of Krishnapura Mutt,  performed the  ritual and administered Tapta Mudradharane to devotees who had […]

Mangalore : The CPI(M) staged a protest in front of the DC office in Mangalore on July 9, Tuesday in support of several of its demands including end to the practice of Pankti Bedha in Udupi Krishna Mutt and Made Made Snana at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple. Addressing the protestors, Vasanth Acharya, CPI(M) leader said there […]

Mangalore :  MP Nalin Kumar Kateel has come down heavily on the statement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that the government intended to take over the administration of Sri Krishna Mutt  of Udupi as well as the Mahabaleshwara Temple of Gokarna. It may be recalled here that in an interview to Outlook Magazine, Siddaramaiah had revealed […]

Udupi :  Srinivasa Kalyanotsav programme was inaugurated with great fanfare at Malpe shores on February 9, Saturday under the aegis of the  Srinivas Kalyanotsav Samithi, Malpe and Sri Venkatramana Temple, Karamballi. The Utsava Murthy was taken in a procession from the Udupi Krishna Mutt to the Malpe shores in a colourful procession accompanied by  bhajans […]

Udupi : The protest organised by  the CPI(M) opposing Made Snana at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple and Pankthi Bedha at Udupi Krishna Mutt, turned violent on December 27, Thursday when the policemen prevented the agitators from entering the Carstreet. It is learnt, the protestors were prevented from proceeding further near Sanskrit College, resulting in the clash […]

Udupi : State Tourism Minister Anand Singh laid the foundation stone for ‘Yathri Nivas’, a dormitory for visitors to the  Krishna Mutt of Udupi. The five-storey building  is estimated to cost Rs 4.5 crores. Of the total amount the Tourism Department has sanctioned Rs 1.5 crore. The Minister also visited Heritage Village on this occasion.  […]

Udupi: A  Yakshagana Saptaha organized at the Rajangana of Udupi Krishna Mutt was inaugurated on June 18, Monday by Sri Vishwa Vallabha Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Sode Vadiraj Mutt. Renowned Yakshagana artiste Soorikumeru K Govinda Bhat was felicitated at the inaugural function. Arate Manjunath, another Yakshagana artiste received the Govinda Vaibhava title while entrepreneur and […]