Quick Facts

Culture and Festivals:

• Language:
  • Kannada (official and widely spoken).
  • Tulu and Konkani are also major local languages.
• Cultural Practices:
  • Yakshagana (traditional dance-drama).
  • Bhuta Kola (spirit worship rituals).
• Udupi Cuisine:
  • Famous globally for pure vegetarian dishes like dosa, idli, sambhar, rasam, and variety of chutneys.
  • Udupi hotels have become a brand worldwide.
• Festivals:
  • Paryaya Festival: Biannual event when management of the Krishna temple is ceremonially handed over to one of the Ashta Mathas (eight monasteries).
  • Krishna Janmashtami, Deepavali, and Makara Sankranti celebrated with grandeur.
  • Bhuta Kola and Nagaradhane (serpent worship) are significant local festivals.