Hiriadka
Hiriadka (Periyadka in tulu) is a town in the Udupi District in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is quite close to Udupi.[1] It is 15 km from Udupi and 24 km from Karkala. It lies on the Udupi-Hebri road and is famous for the fair along with a festival called Siri Utsava/Siri Jaatre which happens every year in the month of April–May.[2] Visitors from Udupi, Mangalore, Agumbe, Shimoga and Dakshina Kannada district are attracted to this popular fair. Swarna River flows about 1 km from Hiriadka.After the renovation of the Sri veerabhadra temple Hiriadka has gained more popularity because of its attractive craftworks.[3][4] Virabhadra temple is more famous in hiriadkha as it attracts more people from dharmasthala.
Hiriadka
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| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Regional | Tulu, Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 576113 |
| Vehicle registration | ka - 20 |
| Nearest city/town | Manipal, Karkala |
| Sex ratio | 1000:962 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 92% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Udupi Chikmagalur |
Religious places
- Sri Virabhadra temple
- Raja Rajeshwari temple
- Moodu Matha
- Durgaparameshwari Ammanavara Gaddige, Gampa
- Puttige Matha
- Sri Bhavanishankara temple, Bhairanje.
- Brahma Baidarkala Garadi
- Manay Matha
- Mukhyaprana Temple, Manay Math
References
- "Pin Code: HIRIADKA, UDUPI, KARNATAKA, India, Pincode.net.in". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- # (7 December 2018). "'SIRI' - Ritual of Hiriadka". Udupi Information on Temple, Travel, Hotels, Beaches, education and healthcare. Retrieved 26 July 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "Udupi: Renovated Hiriadka Veerabhadra Adi Temple set for grand Brahmakalashotsava". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- "Hiriyadka Gopala Rao to be feted". Deccan Herald. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
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