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,Shimoga and Dakshina Kannada districts are attracted to this popular fair. The 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]
References
- ^ "Pin Code: Hiriadka, Udupi, Karnataka, India". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ "'Siri' - Ritual of Hiriadka". Udupi Information on Temple, Travel, Hotels, Beaches, education and healthcare. 7 December 2018. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ "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.
