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Chandramouleshwara Temple
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Chandramouleshwara Temple

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30 min
Duration
Morning
Best time
Adjacent to Krishna Matha, Car Street
Meeting point

About Chandramouleshwara Temple

Legend holds the Moon regained its brightness by worshipping Lord Shiva here, giving the town its name Udupi (Udu=star, Pa=lord).

Near Sri Krishna Matha, Car St, Udupi, Karnataka

High during festivals and weekends

How RutMe scores this

77.50
Overall

Chandramouleshwara Temple is a compact but culturally rich Shiva temple in Udupi, best visited in the morning for a เคถเคพเค‚เคค, devotional experience. Its strong heritage value, free/unclear entry cost, and generally good visitor facilities make it a worthwhile short stop, especially when paired with nearby Sri Krishna Matha.

Adventure15.00
Family78.00
Safety84.00
Crowd58.00
Cultural92.00
Relaxation72.00
Accessibility82.00
Budget friendly88.00
Pros
  • +High cultural and spiritual significance with a distinctive mythological story
  • +Easy to combine with other Udupi temple visits
  • +Accessible and family-friendly for a broad range of visitors
  • +Short duration makes it low-effort and budget-friendly
  • +Parking and food options nearby improve convenience
Cons
  • โ€“Limited adventure appeal and not a long-duration attraction
  • โ€“No guide availability listed, so deeper historical context may be missed
  • โ€“Crowds can be moderate due to central location and temple traffic
  • โ€“Some details on pricing and visitor services are sparse
Best for FAMILYBest for COUPLESBest for SOLOCULTURERELAXATIONSPIRITUAL

Opening hours

Monday09:00:00 โ€“ 18:00:00
Tuesday09:00:00 โ€“ 18:00:00
Wednesday09:00:00 โ€“ 18:00:00
Thursday09:00:00 โ€“ 18:00:00
Friday ยท Today09:00:00 โ€“ 18:00:00
Saturday09:00:00 โ€“ 18:00:00
Sunday09:00:00 โ€“ 18:00:00

Facilities

Parking available
Restrooms
Drinking water
Guide available
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi
Food on-site
Pet friendly
Family friendly
Kid friendly
Couple friendly
Senior friendly

Nearby attractions

within 50 km