Temples in Udupi

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Ananthasana Temple

The Ananthasana (Ananteswara) Temple, located in the middle of the temple square, is a temple dedicated to Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu and His personal expansion Ananta Sesa are said to reside within the linga. Ananta means the serpent Ananta Sesa. One who is seated on Ananta is known as Ananthasana. Because He is the Lord of Ananta, He is known as Ananteswara.

The place where Sri Madhvacarya left his body while speaking to his disciples is north of the central mandapam (hall), just after you enter the sanctum.

Candramauleswara Temple

Sri Candramauleswara Temple is a Lord Siva temple directly across the street from the Krishna Temple. Lord Siva has this name because he carries a crescent moon (candra) on his head. The temple of Candramauleswara faces the Sri Ananthasana Temple. Both are ancient temples.