| Mangalore district is a panorama of palm-fringed beaches, lush green fields and enchanting forests. It is sheltered by the soaring western ghats on the east and the mighty Arabian sea roaring along its western shores. It is located at a distance of 357 Kms from Bangalore. Mangalore was named after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi. |
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| It is also headquarters of the South Canara District known for its port related and agricultural produce processing activities. It has a long history of maritime trade. Though developed as a business and commercial centres Mangalore still retains its old world charm-old tile-roofed buildings amidst coconut groves, fishing boats silhouetted against the darkening skyline, fishermen hauling in rich catch of fish,sea food served in spicy coconut curries. |
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| Mythological associations |
| According to Hindu Mythology, the region covering Mangalore is part of Parashurama Shristi, the coastal belt reclaimed from the sea by the legendary sage Parashurama. He crowned a king known as Bhanu Vikrama, who appointed one of his brothers, Udayavarma to rule the territory between Payaswini river in the south and Gokarna in the north. As for other mythological associations, Rama was the Lord of Tuluvanad during the days of the Ramayana; and Sahadeva, the youngest of the Pandavas, was the Governor of this place during the days of the Mahabharatha. The Pandavas lived in Banavasi during their exile visiting Sarapadi near Mangalore. Arjuna, the hero of Mahabharata also appears to have visited this place when he travelled from Gokarna to Adur near Kasargod |
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| Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple |
| Kudroli Gokarnath Temple is situated 3km away from main city area. Recently, this temple has been renovated and now it is one of the tourist attraction places in Mangalore |
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| Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple |
| Kadri is another ancient historic spot in Mangalore. The Kadri Temple dating back to about 1068 A.D. with its nine tanks, its square temple, nestling at the foot of the highest hill, draws to Mangalore hundreds of visitors annually. The Lokeshwara bronze statue of the Kadri Manjunatha Temple is tipped to be the best bronze statue in India. On top of the hill King Kundavarma Bhupendra built a mutt, which came to be called 'Jogimutt'. There are some stone caves on top of the hill, which are known as the caves of the Pandavas |
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| Shri Mangaladevi Temple |
| This city is called as Mangalore just because of this temple.It is situated 3 Km away from main City Bus stand.This temple was built by the Ballal family of Attavar in memory of a Princess of Kerala |
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| New Mangalore Port |
| It is situated 10 Km. away from main City . It is the ninth biggest port of India. One can visit the port by getting the permission from the proper authority |
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| St. Aloysious Chapel |
| St. Aloysius Church is situated 1 km away from the city's main center. The walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. The church was built in the year 1899-1900. St. Aloysius College Chapel, an architectural gem, comparable with the Sistine chapel in Rome, is situated on lighthouse hill. The special beauty of the chapel is the wonderful series of paintings that virtually cover every inch of the interior roof and walls |
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| Surathkal Beach |
| This picturesque beach is known for it's clean surrounding and it's light house. This beach is a few minutes away from Karnataka Regional Engineering College (K.R.E.C) |
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| Sulthan Battery |
| It is situated in Boloor, 6 Km. away from Mangalore City Bus Stand. It was built in Black Stones by Tippu Sulthan to prevent warships to enter Gurpur river. Now the remaining part of the fort is called as Tippu's Well. It is today a deserted spot but its construction is bafflingly exquisite. Although it is a watchtower, it gives the impression of a miniature fortress with its arrangements for mounting cannons all-round |
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| How to reach |
| Three National Highways pass through Mangalore city corporation i.e; N.H. 17, N.H.48, N.H. 13. A domestic Airport is located at Bajpe, which is 15 km from city, connecting it to Mumbai and Bangalore. Mangalore is also linked by railways to all major cities of India. And is also having All Season See Port (New Mangalore Port Trust, Panamboor) connects to the other countries of the world |
