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Dandathirtha

Coordinates: 13°14′43″N 74°44′44″E / 13.24528°N 74.74556°E / 13.24528; 74.74556
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Dandathirtha or Dandatheertha is a place near Kaup in Udupi district of Karnataka state, India.[1] It is a holy place for swamijis of the Ashta Mathas of Udupi.[2] There is a sacred pond or lake in Dandatheertha where swamiji ascending paryaya dip and bathe before proceeding to Shri Krishna Matha.[3][4] Dandathirtha is located on National Highway 66, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Udupi town.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Udupi ready for Vishwavallabha Theertha's fest". The New Indian Express, English daily. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Sri Vidyasagara Tirtha ascends paryaya for fourth time in Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt". The Hindu. The Hindu, English daily newspaper. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Udupi Paryaya: A 'change of guard' ceremony that's a constant in 'changing times". Deccan Herald,English daily. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Dandathirtha Kaup". Udayavani. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji Assumes Paryaya Peetha in Udupi". Deccan chronicle. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.

13°14′43″N 74°44′44″E / 13.24528°N 74.74556°E / 13.24528; 74.74556