Reported by :Rakesh & Madhusudhan ( Udupi)

Revantha Temple Barkur considered to be only temple which belongs to our Devadigas Community

Barkur is located towards 16 kms north of Udupi, another ancient city. The majestic Seeta river flows through Barkur and joins the Arabian sea. Barkur was the ancient capital of the Tulu kingdom. It was known as Barakanur. The rulers were known as Tulu kings or rulers. They spoke Tulu language. Most of the districts ruled by them were in coastal Karnataka. Many ancient inscriptions found in Barkur are in Tulu language. These are an essential part of history of Tulunadu. The Coastal Town of Barkur was also a flourishing port in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Apart from the Tulu rulers, Cholas too had their share of rule on Barkur, who are said to have ruled the city in the 11th century A.D. Alupa rulers made Barkur as their capital. There are two forts whose remains have been built by the Alupas and Vijayanagara governors. It was also a sub capital of the Hoysala kings for some period.

Location of Barkur in Karnataka and India
Coordinates	13°28′00″N 74°44′59″ECoordinates: 13°28′00″N 74°44′59″E
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District(s)	Udupi District
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)