Deriving its name from Mangaladevi, venerable deity of one of the oldest temples in the city, Mangalore presents a perfect portrait of religious harmony through its renowned churches, temples and mosques representing a populace which is a cohesive entity formed of four major religions – Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism. The St. Aloysius chapel with its famed paintings by Moschemi, an Italian Jesuit is a popular tourist spot by art lovers. The Jumma masjid at Ullal is one of the oldest mosques in the country. Within Mangalore are situated the famed temples of Mangaladevi, Kadri and Kudroli. And then, there are various easily accessible pilgrim venues thronged by visitors from across the country. This impressive list includes Sri Krishna temple at Udupi, Kolluru Mookambika temple, Durga Parameshwari temple at Kateel and Manjunatheshwara temple of Dharmasthala. Moodbidri in Karkala has its own brand of fame in the form of Jain Basadis and the gigantic monolith of Lord Bahubali.
The regions rich culture and eventful history is reflected in the ancient forts and other edifices of religious and historical importance. Its uniqueness is reflected in its rich economic experience, innovative forays in the field of literature, linguistic co-existence, distinct socio-religious mosaic and the specialties of its artistic, cultural and folk traditions.
Mangalore finds itself at the center of a number of pilgrimage hallmarks that rank among the most notably visitworthy places of the country, while housing distinctive beauty spots both natural and man-made. The majestically verdant stretch of Western Ghats offers itself as a Trekker’s paradise with abundant natural trails dotted with beautiful waterfalls and other attractive venues. In the velvety mountainous folds is tucked the Kudremukh reserve forest, providing extensive opportunity to view diverse wild life in all its natural glory.
Undoubtedly, the pristine beaches of Mangalore that form its Westside border lend this coastal gem its attractive sheen. Thannirbhavi, Panambur, Kaup, and Malpe offer themselves as the best spots to view spectacular sunsets, with Surathkal and Kaup taking the experience to new heights with their well maintained lighthouses atop adventurous rocks. In many places the sea and rivers run adjacent to each other turning such places into ones of unmatched scenic charm, the most noted of this being Ullal, Thannirbhavi and Maravanthe. For those on the lookout for relaxed evenings fanned by a balmy breeze, parks of Kadri and Tagore Park, along with Pilikula Nisargadhama will definitely find favor.
Mangalore and the people itself are shaped by the rich cultural heritage that can lay claim to many unique art forms exclusively Manglorean. Yakshagana (folk dance, drama), Hulivesha (Tiger dance), Kambala (Buffalo race) and Korida Katta (Cock Fighting) are some of the popular entertainment modes that sets Mangalore far apart from the ordinary.
The cuisine of Mangalore offers rich variety of dishes innovately crafted from rice and coconut, the main
agricultural products of the region. Kori-rotti of the Bunt community, Dali-thove of the Konkani community, Sanna-Dukra maas of Catholics and Biryani of Muslims of Mangalore have firmly established themselves as gourmets favorites.
Goddess Mangaladevi
St. Aloysius chapel
Jumma masjid of Ullal
The regions rich culture and eventful history is reflected in the ancient forts and other edifices of religious and historical importance. Its uniqueness is reflected in its rich economic experience, innovative forays in the field of literature, linguistic co-existence, distinct socio-religious mosaic and the specialties of its artistic, cultural and folk traditions.
Mangalore finds itself at the center of a number of pilgrimage hallmarks that rank among the most notably visitworthy places of the country, while housing distinctive beauty spots both natural and man-made. The majestically verdant stretch of Western Ghats offers itself as a Trekker’s paradise with abundant natural trails dotted with beautiful waterfalls and other attractive venues. In the velvety mountainous folds is tucked the Kudremukh reserve forest, providing extensive opportunity to view diverse wild life in all its natural glory.
Undoubtedly, the pristine beaches of Mangalore that form its Westside border lend this coastal gem its attractive sheen. Thannirbhavi, Panambur, Kaup, and Malpe offer themselves as the best spots to view spectacular sunsets, with Surathkal and Kaup taking the experience to new heights with their well maintained lighthouses atop adventurous rocks. In many places the sea and rivers run adjacent to each other turning such places into ones of unmatched scenic charm, the most noted of this being Ullal, Thannirbhavi and Maravanthe. For those on the lookout for relaxed evenings fanned by a balmy breeze, parks of Kadri and Tagore Park, along with Pilikula Nisargadhama will definitely find favor.
Panambur Beach
Kaup Beach
Crowned with the fame of being the ‘Cradle of Banking’, Mangalore is the birthplace of 5 major banks. The city has also earned the nationwide merit for its excellent range of educational institutions and outstanding health services. Mangalore plays host to India’s ninth largest cargo handling port as well as mega industrial ventures of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL), Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF) and Kudremukh Iron Ore Company (KIOCL). Software giants like Infosys and Mphasis have setup branches in this thriving town.
Surathkal Beach
Mangalore and the people itself are shaped by the rich cultural heritage that can lay claim to many unique art forms exclusively Manglorean. Yakshagana (folk dance, drama), Hulivesha (Tiger dance), Kambala (Buffalo race) and Korida Katta (Cock Fighting) are some of the popular entertainment modes that sets Mangalore far apart from the ordinary.
Yakshagana
Hulivesha (Tiger Dance)
Kambala (Buffalo race)
agricultural products of the region. Kori-rotti of the Bunt community, Dali-thove of the Konkani community, Sanna-Dukra maas of Catholics and Biryani of Muslims of Mangalore have firmly established themselves as gourmets favorites.
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