Mangalore - the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada (South Kanara) districts
Situated on the southwestern corner of Karnataka on the Arabian Sea, Mangalore is one of the major ports of India.
Mangalore is a historic town and it is known as one of most famous ports of south India right from the 6th century AD and it is also famous as a major source of pepper, In Haider Ali’s time, during the 18th century, Mangalore became a shipbuilding centre.
Nowadays the city of Mangalore is well known for the export of coffee and cocoa, and cashew nuts.
The charming city of Mangalore is blessed with natural gifts such as coconut palms, rolling hills, meandering streams flowing into the sea and beautiful serene beaches.
Besides its Scenic landscape, Mangalore is known for its ancient temples and a number of big industries.
Subramanya – situated at a distance of about 100 kms from Mangalore in the Sullia Talik of Dakshina Kannada district. Set at the feet of western ghats, the Lord Subramanya Swamy temple is one of the famous temples of South India. It is said that the Lord Subramanya Swamy had made his spiritual presence in […]
Dharmasthala – 75 kms away from Mangalore . A well known sacred place in South India, Sri Dharmasthala is home to the famous temple of Lord Manjunatha. The temple is an excellent example of religious and cultural tolerance where charity is an essential way of life, extended to all without any kind of discrimination. […]
Udupi -located at a distance of 60 kms from Mangalore. The temple Town of Udupi is famous for Krishna Temple. And it houses an massive idol of Lord Krishna which is adorned with jewels. Main attraction of this temple is a small window (Kanakana Kindi) through which Lord Krishna is believed to have given ‘Darshan’ […]
Kateel also known as kateelu, Situated at a distance of 30 kms from Mangalore. Kateel is the home of Goddess Durga Parmeswari also known as Goddess Bhramari . Goddess Bhramari killed the demon (rakshasa), she was possessed with anger, later the Devas led by Jabali performed abhishekam and requested the Ugra Bramari to bless the […]
