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Udupi to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami for two days

In a first, Udupi Krishna Mutt will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami... Read More
Udupi: In a first, Udupi Krishna Mutt will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami for two days. While Krishna Mutt celebrates Janmashtami based on the solar calendar, the philosophy of Ashtamutt differs from one another.

Krishnapur Mutt, Kaniyoor Mutt, Sode Mutt and Shiroor Mutt follow 'Surya Sidhantha', whereas Puttige Mutt, Admar Mutt, Pejawar Mutt and Palimar Mutt follow 'Druksidhantha'.

As per tradition, the sitting Paryaya swamiji follows their own tradition day to celebrate Ashtami but Vishwesha Tirtha swami of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt decided to celebrate Ashtami on both days.

Hence, Krishna Jayanti will be celebrated on Wednesday and Thursday this year, while on Friday, Krishna Leelotsava, also known as Vittal Pindi, will be held.

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