Udupi
The 13th-century Sri Krishna Matha temple is the absolute heart of Udupi, and the tradition of viewing the deity through the nine-holed window called Kanakana Kindi makes for a uniquely intimate darshan experience. Udupi's temple prasad restaurant serves the famous pure vegetarian Udupi meals that inspired restaurants across India.
The temple kitchen serves a traditional banana-leaf meal after the midday puja — a deeply satisfying culinary and spiritual experience.