Anantheshwara Temple

Anantheshwara Temple in Udupi town is the oldest temple in the city — a powerful ancient Shiva shrine that predates the Udupi Krishna Temple, believed to be over 1,000 years old. The temple's imposing gopuram, sacred tank, and the reclining Ananthashayana (Vishnu on Shesha serpent) panel are notable. A top Udupi pilgrimage site for Shaivite devotees and heritage architecture enthusiasts. The temple is closely intertwined with the spiritual and cultural history of coastal Karnataka.