Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya
RegionalMonday, 18 January 2027 Kolkata
Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya: next dates · Kolkata
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2027Next | Monday | — |
Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya — Significance
Biennial change of presiding matha at Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi — handover ceremony where the outgoing matha pontiff hands the puja rights to the incoming matha for the next 2 years. Fixed Gregorian Jan 18. The 8 mathas (Pejavara, Palimar, Adamaru, Puttige, Sodhe, Kaniyooru, Shirur, Krishnapur) rotate per Sri Madhvacharya's original 750-year-old schedule. 2026 transition: Puttige Matha → Shirur Matha (Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji takes over). Massive procession through Udupi streets.
Biennial Udupi Krishna Matha pontiff handover (Shirur Matha 2026-28).
Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya — FAQ
- What is Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya?
- Biennial change of presiding matha at Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi — handover ceremony where the outgoing matha pontiff hands the puja rights to the incoming matha for the next 2 years.
- When is Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya 2027?
- In 2027, Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya falls on Monday, 18 January 2027.
- What is the significance of Udupi Sri Krishna Paryaya?
- Biennial Udupi Krishna Matha pontiff handover (Shirur Matha 2026-28).