Festivals and Events in Udupi

Huli Vesha (Tiger Dance) is a traditional and energetic dance performed in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi during festivals like Krishna Janmashtami and Navratri. Dancers paint their bodies like tigers and dance to rhythmic drum beats, honoring the tiger's significance.

Vitla Pindi, or Mosaru Kudike, is a thrilling festival held at Sri Krishna Temple in Udupi during Srikrishna Janmastami. Teams compete to smash a milk-filled clay pot in this fun-filled event full of energy and skill.

Experience the unique Kodi Habba Festival 2024 on December 15th at Kotilingeshwar Temple in Koteshwar, Karnataka. This cultural celebration features a bamboo chariot procession, mythological stories, and vibrant cultural events.

Experience the spiritual Attur Festival from January 25-29, 2025, at Saint Lawrence Shrine Basilica in Karkala. A unique blend of prayer, rituals, and community, this festival is a significant celebration for devotees of St. Lawrence.

Udupi Pariyaya Festival 2024 is a biennial celebration of tradition and devotion, featuring cultural shows, rituals, and festivities as the Ashta Mathas rotate temple management. Witness this unique event on December 6, 2024, in Udupi, Karnataka

Celebrate the Mookambika Temple Annual Car Festival in Kollur, Udupi, between March and April 2025. Enjoy spiritual rituals, cultural performances, and the grand Rathotsava chariot procession in honor of Goddess Mookambika.