Dandathirtha

Dandathirtha or Dandatheertha is a place near Kaup in Udupi district of Karnataka state, India. It is a holy place for swamijis of the Ashta Mathas of Udupi. There is a sacred pond or lake in Dandatheertha where swamiji ascending paryaya dip and bathe before proceeding to Shri Krishna Matha. Dandathirtha is located on National Highway 66, 15 km from Udupi town.