Udupi Kshetra is well known for the Lord Krishna Temple constructed by Sri Madhvacharya.  It is here that the Madhva Philosophy is said to been initiated. It has the credibility of housing several Mutts and spiritual institutions including the renowned Ashtamutts. It has remained a centre of Spiritual learning for the last seven Centuries. Any Madhwa follower or a Madhwa saint is sure to visit this place.

Sri Raghavendra Tirtharu visited Udupi during 1650s and had a long stay in the premises just opposite to Lord Krishna Temple. These premises were gifted by Sri Vadiraja Tirtharu to Sri Vijayendra Tirtharu, the Guru of Rayaru’s Guru. His stay in Udupi is considered very momentous for several reasons. During his stay, he wrote a commentary on Chandrika “Prakasha”. It is said he taught Chandrika ten times meaning he spent at least ten years in Udupi. He wrote Nyaya Mukthavali- a brief description of the Adhikarashariras of the Brahma sutras. He scripted Tantra Deepika-bringing light on Brahmamimsa. He gave Parimala – bringing in the Fragrance of Nyaya Sudha. He sang “Indu Yenage Govinda. He makes a Golden Idol of Lord Santhana Gopala Krishna.

During his visit to Udupi, he stayed at Kukke Subramanya in a mutt of Sri Vishnu Tirtharu, the brother of Sri Madhvacharya. He also prayed at the Vishnu Mangala temple, frequently visited by Sri Madhvacharya from his childhood days.