Belle, Udupi
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Moodubelle Belle |
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 Moodubelle
 Moodubelle
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| Coordinates: 13°16′52″N 74°49′59″E / 13.281°N 74.833°ECoordinates: 13°16′52″N 74°49′59″E / 13.281°N 74.833°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,324 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tulu, Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 576 120 |
| Telephone code | 0820 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-20 |
| Website | www.bellevision.com |
Belle is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Udupi taluk of Udupi district in Karnataka.
As of the 2001 India census, Belle had a population of 5324 with 2441 males and 2883 females.
It is often said humorously that the area's culture is agriculture, with plenty of rice cultivation. Some modern changes are apparent. Cultivation of Jasmine flowers, coconut, arecanut, sugarcane and poultry farming is on the rise. The landscape of Belle has significant natural beauty with a lot of mountains and forests.
The weekly market of Belle is on Tuesdays. Belle is connected to Udupi, the district and Taluka headquarters, Karkala, Shirva, and Katapadi by regular bus service. The economic prosperity of the village may be due to the employment of a significant a number of people from the village in the Gulf countries.
The village is blessed by Lord Mahalingeshwara, whose temple is situated in the Devaragudde area. Lord Ganapathi and Lord Soorya Narayana are the other two deities worshiped here. “Utsava” takes place in the second week of February. The temple authority are members of Belle Melmane, a bunt household.
This is a shrine dedicated to Annappa Panjurli. People from all over Tulu Nadu flock to this temple. This temple is managed by Dendoor Sanadamane, a bunt household.
This is a place in Belle which is the birthplace of Jagadguru Madhvacharya, the founder of Udupi Krishna Temple
This is an ancient shrine dedicated to the goddess Yog Maya. It was built by Lord Vishnu's sixth incarnation, Lord Parshurama.
A Roman Catholic Church which is also one of the biggest churches in the Udupi Diocese. It is place of worship for a large Konkani speaking Catholic population. An annual festival (Santhmary) takes place every year on the first Tuesday, Wednesday of January. People from many communities go to the church and celebrate the feast.
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