Mangalore or Mangaluru, or Kudla is a port city has natural beauty, beaches as well as heritage sites. List of travel destinations and sight seeing places in and around Mangalore.
Kollur Mookambika Temple Kollur Mookambika Temple is 40km from Kundapur Town, about 140 km away from Mangalore City in Karnataka state in Southern part of India. Kollur village lies at the foot of the Western Ghats, and is famous for the Mookambika temple, a Hindu pilgrim center. Myths and legends Kollur is an important seat Read more about Kollur Mookambika Temple[…]
Bekal Fort – Kasargod Bekal Fort is the biggest fort in Kerala, spreading over 40 acres. The important features of this fort are the tank with its flight of steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the Observation Tower which is a Read more about Bekal Fort – Kasargod[…]
PILI VESHA (Tiger Dance) – Famous Dasara Tiger Dance can be seen only in in Mangalore and Udupi District In local Tulu language Pili means a Tiger. Pili vesha (tiger dance) is a unique form of folk dance in Dakshina kannada that fascinates the young and the old alike. Here young boys and men paint Read more about Dasara Tiger Dance in Mangalore – Pili Vesha[…]
Video – All about Mangalore Festivals and Special Events such as Bootha Kola, Theru, Korida Katta, Yakshagana, Tulu Drama, Nagara Panchami, Pili Vesha Bootha Kola, Mangalore Theru, Korida Katta, Yakshagana, Tulu Drama, Nagara Panchami, Pili Vesha, Ganesh Festival, Krishna Festival, Car Street, Mangalore Food Festivals, Gjarati Festivals in Mangalore, Mangalore Kite Festivals, Mangalore Beach Festival, Read more about Festivals in Mangalore[…]
ABOUT MANGALORE – MANGALORE TOUR GUIDE Mangalore popularly known as ” Kudla” in local language, is the coastal lovers paradise and a city of palms, culture and rich tradition. It is a small city with a population not more than 7 Lakhs. The city Mangalore was named after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi. Mangalore is Read more about About Mangalore[…]
Mangalore Banana Buns Mangalore Banana Buns are sweet to taste and are usually served for breakfast or for evening snack. Golden brown and perfectly puffed up sweet Mangalore Banana Buns with a chewy and spongy texture and sweet flavor is something that is loved by people of all ages. This is one of the recipes Read more about Mangalore Banana Buns[…]
The Coconut (ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ in Kannada, ತಾರಾಯಿ in Tulu, नारियल in Hindi and തേങ്ങ in Malayalam) is a member of the palm family. It is the only species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing to 30 m tall, with pinnate leaves 4-6 m long, pinnate 60-90 cm long; old leaves break away Read more about Coconut in Mangalore[…]
The Areca nut (ಅಡಿಕೆ in Kannada or Bajjayi ಬಜ್ಜಯಿ in Tulu or Adakka അടയ്ക്ക ) is the seed of the Areca palm (Areca catechu), which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. The Areca nut is not a true nut but rather a drupe. It is commercially available in Read more about Areca nut – Betel nut[…]
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South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendor and its famous historical wonders, and is rightly called the tropical paradise of Karnataka. Besides, no where else in India, one comes across so many temples and shrines as in South Kanara. Here are some of the places of visit ST. MARY’S ISLAND St. Mary’s Islands are a Read more about Places of Visit in and around Mangalore[…]
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Kolluru Mookambika Temple Kolluru Mookambika Temple (Or Kollur) is situated 40km from Kundapura town and about 140 km away from Mangalore City in Karnataka state in Southern part of India. Kolluru village lies at the foot of the Western Ghats, and is famous for the Mookambika temple, a Hindu pilgrim center. Legend goes that a Read more about Kolluru Mookambika Temple[…]
Mulki Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple is situated on the banks of the Shambhavi river and was built by a Jain king, as per the wishes of a Muslim merchant. History has it that Bappa Beary was responsible for the construction of this temple. Locals have an interesting story to tell about this merchant. When the merchant Read more about Mulki Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple[…]
Cock Fight or Kori Katta in Mangalore Cock Fight: Korida Katta or Korda Katta ( Koli Anka in kannada) is a very important event and sport in Mangalore. Here there are 2 parties who play the game. They let their cock fight against each other, these cocks are armed with steel blades tied to their Read more about Cock Fight[…]
Veera Rani Abbakka Devi or Abbakka Mahadevi was the queen of Tulunadu who fought the Portuguese in the latter half of the 16th century. She belonged to the Jain Chowta dynasty who ruled over the area from the temple town of Moodabidri. The port town of Ullal served as their subsidiary capital. The Portuguese made Read more about Veera Rani Abbakka Devi[…]
Agoli Manjanna is the Bhima of Tulunadu. It is said that all his adventures and achievements were super human. Panje Mangesh Rao had written many stories for children based on the life and deeds of Agoli Manjanna. Manjanna had superman strength. Heaps of rice he ate. He was endowed with rare tolerance. These qualities in Read more about Agoli Manjanna – Bhima of Tulunadu[…]
Bhuta Kola – Special Events in Mangalore Bhuta Kola or Holy Spirit Worship is an ancient form of worship prevalent among the Tulu-speaking community in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka and Kasargod district in Kerala. The nearest to it is Theyyam in Kerala. A common form of worship and the Popular belief is that Read more about Bhuta Kola – Special Events in Mangalore[…]
“Freida Pinto – Mangalore Based New Star “, is now one of the headlines in the Oscar Awrad movie “Slumdog Millionaire”’. The 24-year-old model turned actress, though born and bred in the metro, traces her roots to Mangalore. The movie, by British director Danny Boyle, has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Read more about Mangalorean Freida Pinto – A Newest Star – Oscar Award Movie Slumdog Millionaire[…]