Udupi Anantheshwara Temple

Udupi Anantheshwara Temple
Geography
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Udupi district
Locale	Udupi
Culture
Primary deity	Anantheshwara (Shiva)
Important festivals	Maha Shivaratri
Architecture
Architectural styles	Kerala temple architecture
History and governance
Date built	8th century C.E.
Creator	Alupas
Website	Shri Anantheswara 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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