| Kaup, Karnataka | |
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Kapu or Kaup is a town in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It is situated on National Highway 66, approximately 13 km south of Udupi and 40 km north of Mangalore. The town is known for its historic lighthouse, fort, and the three Mariamman shrines. In 2018, the Government of Karnataka officially declared Kapu a taluk.
History
The Kapu Fort was constructed in 1743 by Basappa Nayaka of the Keladi dynasty. The fort was later occupied and reinforced by Tipu Sultan during the late 18th century to serve as a coastal battery.[1]
During the colonial period, the region fell under British administration. In the early 20th century, the coastal infrastructure was modernized with the construction of the lighthouse to assist maritime navigation along the Arabian Sea.[2] Administratively, Kapu remained part of the Udupi taluk until it was granted independent taluk status in February 2018.[3]
Kapu lighthouse
The Kapu lighthouse was built in 1901 by the British Raj, on the shores of the Arabian Sea close to Kaup Beach. It is 27.12 meters tall.[4][5]
Religious places
Sri Hale Mariamma Temple, Hosa Marigudi Temple, Shri Laxmi Janardhana Temple, Sri Venkataramana Temple (Konkani Mutt), and Juma Masjid-Polipu.
Notable people
Gallery
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Kaup beach -
Kaup beach -
Evening shot of Lighthouse of Kapu beach -
Kaup beach -
Kapu Beach panoramic view -
Hosa Marigudi Temple, Kapu
References
- ↑ History. Hosa Marigudi Kaup. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Kaup Lighthouse | Directorate General of Lighthouses And Lightships. www.dgll.nic.in. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Udupi gets four new taluks, total now seven. The Times of India(2018-02-15). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Kap (Kaup, Kapu, Udipi). Chance Heritage Trust(2022-06-26). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Kaup Lighthouse | Directorate General of Lighthouses And Lightships. www.dgll.nic.in. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Daijiworld.