Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Dr. A Chandrashekhar Udupa, Divine Park Founder, Passes Away
Dr. A Chandrashekhar Udupa, who was 75 years old, recently passed away because his heart stopped working.
He was the person who started a special place called Saligrama Divine Park in Kota.
For almost 50 years, he worked hard to help people grow as individuals and make the country better by following the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
He was a doctor and also created another organization called SHRF (Yogabana) that combined yoga, natural healing, and spiritual practices.
Many people loved and respected him, calling him 'Doctorji'.
After he passed away, people could visit and pay their respects at a place called Jnana Mandira within the park.
His family, including his son, daughter-in-law, wife, and daughter, are left behind.
Dr. A Chandrashekhar Udupa, aged 75, passed away due to a cardiac arrest on January 7.
He was the founder of Saligrama Divine Park in Kota, Udupi, dedicated to promoting Swami Vivekananda's ideals.
Udupa was inspired by Vivekananda's philosophy during his medical education in the 1970s.
He established SHRF (Yogabana), combining yoga, naturopathy, Ayurveda, and spiritual healing.
Public viewing was held at Jnana Mandira on January 10, with last rites following afterward.
- Who
- Dr. A Chandrashekhar Udupa, founder of Saligrama Divine Park
- What
- Passed away due to cardiac arrest
- When
- January 7
- Where
- Kota, Udupi
- Why
- Not specified
- Name
- Dr. A Chandrashekhar Udupa
- Age
- 75
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac arrest
- Organization Founded
- Saligrama Divine Park
- Location
- Kota, Udupi
- Survivors
- Son, daughter-in-law, wife, daughter
- Date of Death
- January 7
- Public Viewing
- January 10, 10:30 am to 4 pm