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 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]
Hiriadka
Hiriyadka | |
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Town | |
  Hiriadka Location in Karnataka, India  Hiriadka Hiriadka (Karnataka) | |
| Coordinates: 13°21′N 74°52′E / 13.350°N 74.867°E | |
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "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.
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