12.MANGALORE
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Mangalore is the gateway to Karnataka. It is one of the five talukas (other than Bantwal, Puttur, Sullia, Belthangady taluks) of the Dakshina Kannada District. This District formerly had 8 talukas, but these were split in August 1997 and the remaining talukas, namely Udupi, Kundapur and Karkala then formed a part of the Udupi district.
Mangalore is named after the goddess Mangaladevi. Other names used by the locals are ''Mangalooru'' (Kannada), ''Kudla'' (Tulu), ''Kodial'' (Konkani), ''Mikala'' (Beary) and ''Mangalapuram'' (Malayalam).
Traditionally, it was an important trading port with ties with the Persian Gulf states dating back to the 14th century. With its strategic location, it was occupied by a number of dynasties and colonial rulers - namely the Portuguese in the mid-16th century. In the 18th century its control was contested by Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan on one hand and the British on the other. Under the Mysore sultans (1763) it became a strategic ship building base, which was ceded to the British in 1799 after numerous sieges.
Mangalore is one of the fastest developing cities in India. Many multi-national corporations and domestic corporations are opening their branches in Mangalore. Many reputed builders bring their huge development projects. |
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| Sight Seeing Places at Mangalore |
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| Mangalore Beaches : |
| Ullal beach is one of the most famous beaches of Mangalore. It is about 12km from the city center. This beach houses the famous summer sands Resorts. Mangalore also has two more beaches called Taneerbhavi & Panambur beaches, which are nearer to the Mangalore port. |
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| St. Aloysius Church : |
| The walls of St. Aloysius Church sport paintings of Italian artist, Antony Moshaini. Built in 1899 Aloysius College Chapel is situated on lighthouse hill and is often compared to the Sistine chapel in Rome. Its gorgeous series of paintings covering every inch of its interiors are specially noteworthy. |
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| Mangalore Port: |
| New Mangalore Port, 10kms from the city, which is said to feature ninth on the list of the biggest ports in India. However, you will need to get permission to visit it. |
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| Mangala Devi Temple: |
| About 3 km from the city center this temple has a history of how Mangalore got its name. Goddess Mangala Devi, the divine mother was immensely pleased with the devotion of Bhargava and told him that she would dwell in his place as Mangala Devi to be worshipped by devotees. People started knowing this place as Mangalapura, which later became Mangalore. |
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| Manjunatha Temple In Kadri: |
| About 5 km from the city center, this temple is the abode of lord Manjunatha. Installed by a Siddha by name Machendranatha, this temple is believed to be of the 10th Century. The salient feature of this temple is the ever-flowing water from the Gomukha meaning from the mouth of cow’s idol. This temple also has a cave called Pandava Guhe it is believed that the Pandavas came to this cave & stayed there. |
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| Around Mangalore |
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| Dharmastala: |
| 75 km from Mangalore, Dharmastala is known for the Jain bastis including the famous Manjunatha Temple sporting the 14-m-high Bahubali statue. One can also visit the museum. |
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| Karkal: |
| 80 km from Mangalore, 20 km from Mudabidri, Karkal has many important temples and a 15th century 13m high Bahubali statue situated on a small hillock on the outskirts of the town. This point offers excellent views of the Western Ghats. |
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| Sri Krishna Temple in Udupi: |
| The Krishna Temple, founded by the famous 13th-century Vaishnava teacher Madhava, is the major sacred site in Udupi. A unique feature of temple is the ''Kanakana Kindi'' - a small window through which Krishna is believed to have given darshan to his ardent devotee, Kanakadasa, a saint-minstrel. The Paryaya festival, when incumbent priests hand over their responsibilities to other pontiff, attracts thousands of devotees from all over the country every alternate year. |
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| Mookambika Temple: |
| 145 km from Mangalore. Nestled in the foot of the Western Ghats, the Mookambika temple in the village of Kollur attracts devotees from all over India. |
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| Gokarneshwara Temple: |
| The Mahabaleshwar temple is located in Gokarna, a sacred pilgrimage site in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. One of the seven Mukti Sthalas of Karnataka, Gokarna is also known for its idyllic beaches and serene landscape. |
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