PM Modi Visits Udupi and Goa on November 28: Gita Parayana, and Cultural Events

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Udupi on 28 November 2025 marks one of the most significant religious and cultural events of the year for coastal Karnataka. The ancient Sri Krishna Matha — founded in the 13th century by Jagadguru Sri Madhvacharya — will host the Prime Minister for a series of spiritual, heritage, and cultural ceremonies. With the participation of nearly one lakh devotees reciting the Bhagavad Gita, the visit places Udupi at the centre of national attention.

1. Purpose of the Visit

The Prime Minister’s Udupi tour revolves around three primary themes:

a) Participation in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana

A mass recital of the Bhagavad Gita, featuring nearly 100,000 participants including students, monks, scholars, and devotees, will be one of the central highlights of the event. This collective chanting is part of the larger “Geeta Amrita Mahotsava” hosted in Udupi, celebrating the timeless wisdom of the Gita. Prime Minister Modi is expected to join the programme ceremonially by reciting select verses along with the devotees, adding significance to the historic gathering.

b) Dedication of Major Temple Restorations & Gold Installations

PM Modi will inaugurate or dedicate several key religious structures, including:

Suvarna Teertha Mantapa — a newly gold-plated ceremonial pavilion inside the Udupi Sri Krishna Matha. Built to enhance the sanctity of temple rituals, it adds a divine glow and elevates the spiritual atmosphere of the premises. PM Modi’s dedication of the mantapa highlights the temple’s ongoing efforts to preserve and beautify its sacred heritage.
Kanaka Kavacha at Kanakana Kindi — Kanakana Kindi is the sacred window where Lord Krishna blessed Kanakadasa by granting him darshan through this small window when he was denied entry into the temple. The newly added Kanaka Kavacha, a gold covering for this window, honours that historic moment and enhances its sanctity.

c) Spiritual & Cultural Engagement

The Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Krishna Matha and interact with heads of the Ashta Mathas. Also, the visit celebrates India’s spiritual heritage and reinforces the cultural identity associated with the Madhva tradition.

2. Detailed Schedule of the Visit

Although final timings may be fine-tuned, the publicly released itinerary shows a compact but significant schedule:

Morning Arrival

~8:15 AM: Departure from New Delhi.
~11:05 AM: Arrival at Mangaluru International Airport.
~11:30–11:40 AM: Helicopter transfer to Adi-Udupi/nearby helipad.

Grand Roadshow

PM Modi is expected to lead a roadshow from Narayanaguru Circle to Kalsanka Junction, with cultural troupes, traditional musicians, and large public participation. Coastal Karnataka’s signature Yakshagana artists and folk performers may be part of the reception.

Temple Visit & Rituals

Darshan of Lord Krishna at the historic sanctum.
Meetings with seers of the Ashta Mathas.
Inauguration of the Suvarna Teertha Mantapa.
Dedication of the Kanaka Kavacha at Kanakana Kindi.

Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana

PM Modi will attend the mega chanting event held in the Matha premises.
Scholars will lead the recitation of select chapters.
Large LED screens will be placed across Udupi to allow public viewing.

Departure

By early afternoon, the Prime Minister is expected to depart back to Mangaluru Airport. From there, he will proceed to Goa for further engagements.

3. Security Arrangements & Local Preparations

Given the scale and profile of the event:

a) Multilayered Security

SPG, Karnataka Police, Anti-Terror Squad, and intelligence agencies are deployed. Also, anti-drone systems, bomb squads, and tight perimeter control are enforced.

b) Traffic Restrictions

Entry to Sri Krishna Matha is restricted between 8 AM – 3 PM.
Major roads in Udupi city centre are blocked for the roadshow.
Parking near the temple, helipad, and main junctions is prohibited.

c) City Beautification

Roads leading to the Matha are decorated with saffron flags, arches, cultural motifs, and welcome boards. Cleanliness drives have been conducted across temple areas.

Goa Leg of the Visit: Partagali Math’s 550th Anniversary Events

In the afternoon, Prime Minister Modi will proceed to Goa to participate in the Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, commemorating the 550th year of the historic Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, which is recognised as the first Gowd Saraswat Brahmin Vaishnava Math. At the Math’s Canacona premises in South Goa, he will unveil a majestic 77-feet bronze statue of Prabhu Shri Ram and inaugurate the newly developed Ramayana Theme Park Garden, designed to showcase scenes and values from the epic. The Prime Minister will also release a special postal stamp and a commemorative coin to mark this milestone, followed by an address to the assembled devotees.