Padubidri
| Padubidri ಪಡುಬಿದ್ರಿ | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Padubidri Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°05′N 74°48′E / 13.08°N 74.8°ECoordinates: 13°05′N 74°48′E / 13.08°N 74.8°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State |
 Karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 24,694 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, Beary |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | KA-20 |
| Nearest cities | Mangalore, Udupi |
Padubidri or Padubidre or Padubedre in Tulu language is a small town in coastal district of Udupi in Karnataka state, India.
Padubidri is on the way from Udupi to Mangalore route. National Highway 17 (now NH 66) passes through Padubidri. Padubidri is famous for ritual Dakkebali, which is held every two years. This ritual is held in odd series of years 2005, 2007 and so on.The Nandikoor thermal power plant also known as Udupi thermal power plant is nearby.
Ethnicity
Padubidri has a Large Tuluva ethnic groups followed by Konkanis, Kannadigas, Beary and a small Gujarati population.
Transportation
All buses from Mangalore to Udupi travel en route to Padubidri. The nearest airport is at Bajpe, which is a 45-minute drive. There is a railway station at Padubidri on Konkan Railway route.
Places of interest
- Padubidri Brahmasthana
- Padubidri Bala Ganapathi Temple
- Sri Subramanya Temple, Santhuru
- Kapu beach
- Suzlon Energy Ltd.
- Padubidri beach
- Padubidri end point
- Padubidri Thermal Power Plant