Udupi

The name 'Udupi' is derived from Tulu word "odipu", which means "emergence". It is also believed that it came from the Sanskrit word "Udupa", meaning "Moon".{{cite web | url=https://www.udupitourism.com/Udupi-Origin-Of-Name | title=Udupi Tourism | Blank Page }}

In the 13th century, Vaishnavite saint Madhvacharya founded the Sri Krishna Temple. He set up eight mathas – Ashta Mathas in Udupi to propagate the Dvaita Vedanta philosophy, and this caused a vibrant temple culture to take root in present-day Udupi district. Significant migration of Brahmins to the region took place subsequently, and they came to comprise 10 per cent of the region's population, three times higher than elsewhere in South India.Chinmay Tumbe, India Moving: A History of Migration (2019), p.42

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Udupi city is part of the eponymous district in Karnataka, India. As per the census in 2011, Udupi city has 33,987 households and a total population of 144,960, of which 71,614 are males and 73,346 are females.{{Cite web|title=Census of India 2011, Karnataka, Town Amenities Handboox|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB.html|access-date=7 September 2020|website=Census of India}} The population of scheduled castes is 8,385 while that of scheduled tribes is 6,774. The city population is growing at a rate of 14.03%.

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The most spoken language in Udupi town is Tulu. Kannada and Konkani are also spoken in Udupi town.

Dakhini Urdu and Beary are spoken by Muslims in the region.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}

Udupi city falls under the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency and the Udupi Chikmagalur State assembly constituency and is represented by the Member of Parliament Kota Srinivas pujari{{Cite web|title=Members : Lok Sabha|url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/StateDetail.aspx?state_code=Karnataka|access-date=2020-09-05|website=loksabhaph.nic.in}}{{Cite web|title=Udupi City Municipal Council|url=http://www.udupicity.mrc.gov.in/en/node/55}} and Member of Legislative Assembly, Yashpal Suvarna.{{Cite web|title=Udupi: Waste management unit - Residents oppose, MLA negotiates|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=671002|access-date=2020-09-07|website=www.daijiworld.com}}

Udupi, which previously had a Town Municipal Council now has a City Municipal Council which came into existence in 1995.{{Cite web|title=Udupi underground drainage to be expanded, 82 to 143 km|url=http://www.mangaloretoday.com/newsbriefs/Udupi-underground-drainage-to-be-expanded-82-to-143-km.html|access-date=2020-09-07|website=www.mangaloretoday.com}} Areas around Udupi, such as Manipal,[http://www.manipalworldnews.com/2014/10/01/arbi-falls-awe-inspiring-water-falls-manipal-aware/ Udupi Manipal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004091004/http://www.manipalworldnews.com/2014/10/01/arbi-falls-awe-inspiring-water-falls-manipal-aware/|date=4 October 2014}} from Manipal World News Parkala, Malpe, Udyavara and Santhekatte were merged to form the City Municipal Council.{{Cite web |title=About District {{!}} Udupi District {{!}} India |url=https://udupi.nic.in/en/about-district/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |language=en-US}}

The city of Udupi is governed by the City Municipal Council and has 35 wards{{Cite web|title=Udupi City Municipal Council|url=http://www.udupicity.mrc.gov.in/en/node/59}} spread across an area of {{cvt|75.92|km2}}. It is headed by Anand C Kallolikar, the Municipal Commissioner.{{Cite web|title=Udupi Municipal Council City Staff|url=http://www.udupicity.mrc.gov.in/en/city-staff}}{{Cite web|date=2020-03-10|title=Udupi divided into 3 zones for daily water supply|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/udupi-divided-into-3-zones-for-daily-water-supply-812202.html|access-date=2020-09-05|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}} The city council has departments for health, urban planning, technical division, revenue, finance, birth and death, and Day-NULM.{{Cite web|date=13 October 2020|title=Udupi City Council|url=http://www.udupicity.mrc.gov.in/}}

The master plan of the city is prepared by the Udupi Urban Development Authority (UUDA){{Cite web|title='First-of-its-kind, UUDA layout to come up in Udupi' - Raghavendra Kini|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=725028|access-date=2020-09-07|website=www.daijiworld.com}} and the Directorate of Town and Country Planning.{{Cite web|title=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|url=http://www.dtcp.gov.in/en/master-plan|access-date=8 September 2020}}

The city receives its primary source of drinking water from water stored at Baje vented dam.{{Cite web|author=Jaideep Shenoy|date=Apr 9, 2020|title=Karnataka: Udupi CMC authorities augment water storage at Baje dam {{!}} Mangaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/karnataka-udupi-cmc-authorities-augment-water-storage-at-baje-dam/articleshow/75068827.cms|access-date=2020-09-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The municipality also seeks to augment its water storage by pumping water accumulated in the Swarna River at Sanebettu.{{Cite web|title=CMC pumping water from Baje dam for Udupi|url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/CMC-pumping-water-from-Baje-dam-for-Udupi.html|access-date=2020-09-07|website=www.mangaloretoday.com}} The city is divided into three zones with different timings for efficient water supply.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-10|title=Udupi divided into 3 zones for daily water supply|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/udupi-divided-into-3-zones-for-daily-water-supply-812202.html|access-date=2020-09-07|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}} It also received a loan of $75 million from the Asian Development Bank to have all round the clock water supply in 2018.{{Cite web|last=Tripathy|first=Antara|title=Karnataka's four coastal towns of Kundapura, Mangalore Puttur and Udupi and improve sanitation infrastructure for Mangalore town with GOI & ADB $75 Million LoanIBG News {{!}} IBG News|url=http://ibgnews.com/2018/11/28/karnatakas-four-coastal-towns-of-kundapura-mangalore-puttur-and-udupi-and-improve-sanitation-infrastructure-for-mangalore-town-with-goi-adb-75-million-loan/|access-date=2020-09-07|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|last=IANS|date=2018-11-27|title=ADB to lend $75 million for 24-hour water supply in four Karnataka towns|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/adb-to-lend-75-million-for-24-hour-water-supply-in-four-karnataka-towns-118112700918_1.html|access-date=2020-09-07}}

The city has both open and closed drains. The underground sewage network exists in only 20% of the city's area as of 2017, but has been proposed to increase from the present 82 kilometres to 143 kilometres. The municipality area generated 46 million litres (MLD) of sewage which is treated at a sewage treatment plant in Nittur.{{Cite news|last=Prabhu|first=Ganesh|date=2018-12-22|title=Waste water treatment plant proposed at Nittur|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/waste-water-treatment-plant-proposed-at-nittur/article25805441.ece|access-date=2020-09-07|issn=0971-751X}}

Udupi has an elevation of {{convert|27|m|abbr=on}} above mean sea level.{{Cite web|url=http://elevationmap.net/aj-alse-rd-brahmagiri-udupi-karnataka-576101-india?latlngs=(13.338555384458855,74.74767208099365)|title=Elevation of Udupi town, Karnataka|access-date=15 December 2017}} The climate in Udupi is hot in summers and pleasant in winter. During summers (from March to May) the temperature reaches up to {{cvt|38|°C}} and in winters (from December to February) it is usually between {{cvt|32 and 20|°C}}. As it is a coastal area, there are a few beaches which are tourist attractions. Kaup beach, Malpe beach are two of the beaches in Udupi.

The monsoon period is from June to September, with rainfall averaging more than {{cvt|4000|mm|inch}} every year and heavy winds.

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Bhuta Kola, Aati kalenja, Karangolu, and Nagaradhane are some cultural traditions of Udupi. The residents celebrate festivals such as Makara Sankranti, Nagara Panchami, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri, Deepavali. Folk arts like Yakshagana are also popular.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}

During Krishna Janmashtami, Pili Yesa, a traditional folk dance originated in Udupi is demonstrated on the streets. "Pili Yesa" translates to Tiger.

{{Main|Udupi cuisine}}

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The origin of this cuisine is linked to Krishna Matha (Mutt). Lord Krishna is offered food of different varieties every day, and there are certain restrictions on ingredients during Chaturmasa (a four-month period during the monsoon season). These restrictions coupled with the requirement of variety led to innovation, especially in dishes incorporating seasonal and locally available materials.{{cite web |url=http://www.newskarnataka.com/udupi/jackfruit-mela-2015-brings-jackfruit-lovers-together |title='Jackfruit Mela-2015' brings Jackfruit lovers together |website=www.newskarnataka.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126104950/http://www.newskarnataka.com/udupi/jackfruit-mela-2015-brings-jackfruit-lovers-together |archive-date=2016-01-26}} This cuisine was developed by Shivalli Madhwa Brahmins who cooked food for Lord Krishna, and at Krishna Matha in Udupi, the food is provided free of cost. Restaurants specialised in Udupi cuisine can be seen widely in most metropolitan and large cities around the length and breadth of India.

Although popular for its vegetarian cuisine, Udupi has its fair share of non-vegetarian dishes that are similar to Mangalorean cuisine. Some of these include Kori Roti, Kori Pulimunchi, Chicken Sukka, Fish Curry, Fish Fry and more.

Udupi is becoming a major town in Karnataka. Udupi is the birthplace of the Syndicate Bank, Corporation Bank.{{cite web |url=http://syndicatebank.in/scripts/aboutus.aspx |title=Brief history of Syndicate Bank |access-date=30 August 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.corpbank.com/asp/0100text.asp?presentID=1176&headID=994 |title=History of Corporation Bank |access-date=30 August 2011}} Udupi's economy also consists of agriculture and fishing. Small-scale industries like the cashew industry, and other food industries and milk cooperatives are the most prominent. Recently, Udupi is also making its mark in the real estate industry, greatly influenced by its neighboring spearhead Mangalore.

The Karnataka government had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cogentrix Light and Power Industry to set up a thermal power plant in the district at Nandikur.{{Cite web |date=1996-08-15 |title=Storm rages over Cogentrix project coming up in Karnataka |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/environment/story/19960815-storm-rages-over-cogentrix-project-coming-up-in-karnataka-833692-1996-08-14 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=India Today |language=en}} However, because of stiff opposition from citizens and environmentalist groups, the project has been temporarily suspended. An attempt by the Nagarjuna Power Corporation to set up a similar plant at nearby Padubidri also met strong opposition. Now, the power plant has been set up, generating 1,200 MW of power under the name of Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), a subsidiary of Lanco Infra, an Andhra Pradesh-based infrastructure major. Adani Power has taken over from Lanco Infra in 2014 for a sum of Rs 6,000 crores.{{cite web |title=Adani buys Lanco plant in Rs 6,000 crore deal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Adani-buys-Lanco-plant-in-Rs-6000-crore-deal/articleshow/40227743.cms |work=The Times of India|access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202063802/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Adani-buys-Lanco-plant-in-Rs-6000-crore-deal/articleshow/40227743.cms |archive-date=2 December 2014 |date=24 August 2014}} The opposition, however, continues.{{cite web |last1=PANIYADI |first1=GURURAJ A |title=Activists ready to oppose expansion of Udupi Power Corporation Limited plant |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150531/nation-current-affairs/article/activists-ready-oppose-expansion-udupi-power-corporation |work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821125916/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150531/nation-current-affairs/article/activists-ready-oppose-expansion-udupi-power-corporation |archive-date=21 August 2016 |language=en |date=31 May 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Chiranjeevi |title=Amid NGT riders, Adani UPCL revives expansion bid |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/amid-ngt-riders-adani-upcl-revives-expansion-bid-757950.html |work=Deccan Herald|access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616160559/https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/amid-ngt-riders-adani-upcl-revives-expansion-bid-757950.html |archive-date=16 June 2020 |date=30 August 2019}}

Manipal, a suburb of Udupi, is home to the headquarters of Syndicate Bank. It is renowned as an education and medical hub. Kasturba Medical College{{cite web |url=http://www.manipal.edu/institutions/medicine/kmcmanipal/pages/welcome.aspx |title=KMC Manipal |access-date=30 March 2014}} and MIT (Manipal Institute of Technology){{cite web |url=http://www.manipal.edu/institutions/engineeringandit/mit/pages/welcome.aspx |title=MIT Manipal |access-date=30 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429141347/http://www.manipal.edu/institutions/engineeringandit/mit/pages/welcome.aspx |archive-date=29 April 2014}} are situated here.

TEBMA Shipyards Ltd is located in Malpe harbour complex. It is involved in building multipurpose platform supply vessels (MPSVs), platform supply vessel, geotechnical research vessel, dredgers and tugs for Indian as well as export markets.{{cite web |url=http://www.tebma.com/ |title=Home |website=tebma.com}}

Udupi has a local handloom sari industry. Made of pure cotton and lightweight, the sari has art silk design on its border and pallu besides butta of art silk dotting it. Hard work, low returns, and competition from power loom has led to a drop in the number of weavers of nearly 95% over three decades.{{cite web| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/its-udupis-finest-but-whos-to-weave-them/article7124481.ece| title=It's Udupi's finest, but who's to weave them?, The Hindu| website=The Hindu| access-date=1 April 2015}} A geographical indication tag for Udupi sarees is under examination with the Geographical Indications Registry of India.{{cite web| url=http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/GI_Status/pendency_GI_01April2015.pdf| title=Status of GI Application Pending before the GI Registry as on March 31, 2015, pg 1| access-date=1 April 2015}}

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National Highways NH 66 and NH 169A pass through Udupi. Other significant roads include the State Highways to Karkala, Dharmastala and Sringeri. NH 66 provides a link to Mangalore and Karwar via Kundapur and NH 169A to Hebri, Agumbe, Thirthahalli and Shivamogga. Private as well as government buses connect Udupi to all parts of Karnataka. Udupi has a railway station on the Konkan Railway. The nearest International Airport to Udupi is Mangalore International Airport, which is approx. 58.5 km away.

City and suburban transport is available for travel within Udupi and its suburbs. The buses originate from the suburban bus stand (City Bus Stand). There are private bus operators as well as KSRTC city service buses.

The nearest harbor/ port to Udupi is Malpe, which is 5 km away, and Gangolli (Byndoor), which is 36 km away. The New Mangalore Port is 50 km away from Udupi.

Udupi railway station is managed by Konkan Railways. It is in Indrali{{Cite web|title=Railway station {{!}} Udupi District {{!}} India|url=https://udupi.nic.in/public-utility-category/railway-station/|access-date=2020-07-17|language=en-US}} about 4 km from Udupi city bus stand and is on the Kanyakumari-Mumbai rail route. Direct trains are available to Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Pune, Ajmer, Jaipur, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Okha. Cities like Mysore, Belgaum, Jodhpur, Agra, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kollam(Quilon), etc., are also connected to Udupi.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}

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