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[…]
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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[…]
Bajaj Auto Bikes SUPREME AUTO DEALERS PVT. LTD. NANDIGUDDA , MANGALORE Phone Nos (0824)2438944,2435126,2432737 Royal Enfield Bikes U Subraya Nayak Bendoor, Near Balmatta Circle Mangalore – 575 002 Telephone: +91 – 824 – 2218543 TVS Motors Kanchana Motors (P) Ltd Opp.Mangalore Nursing Home Mangalore- 575003 PHONE : 0824-2430115 NOVEL MOTORS MANASA TOWERS, M G ROAD Read more about Automobile Dealers in Mangalore[…]
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[…]
“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[…]
Kambla or Buffalo Race – Special Events of Mangalore Kambala or Kambla is a rural traditional simple sport, prominent in districts of Udupi and Mangalore in Karnataka and also Kasargod district in Kerala. Kambala is basically a traditional buffalo race in muddy waters, held from December till March. A pair of bullocks are made to Read more about Kambla – Special Events of Mangalore[…]
Online Hotel Bookings – Find Best and Lowest Priced Hotels, Beach resorts, Five Star Hotels in Mangalore. Find Restaurants, Package Tours, Sight Seeing in and around Mangalore, Mulki, Kateel, Udupi, Manipal, Malpe, Barkur, Kundapur, Kollur, Sringeri, Dharmasthala, Subramanya, Kudremukh, Karkala, Moodbidri, Sulya, Puttur, Coorg, Madikeri, Kasargod 365 kilometers west of Bangalore is the district headquarters Read more about Online Hotel Bookngs in Mangalore – Mangalore Tours and Travels[…]
Yakshagana is a dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka, especially in coastal Karanataka. Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Mangalore (Also known as Dakshina Kannada), Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Udupi, and Kasaragod district of Kerala State. It is believed to have evolved from pre classical music form and theatrical arts. Actors wear costumes Read more about Yakshagana – Folk Dance from Mangalore[…]
South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendour 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. MOODBIDRI Moodbidri is about 35 km from Mangalore. This place is usually described as ‘Jaina Kashi’ Read more about Places of Visit in and Around Mangalore – Part2[…]
Languages in Mangalore In Mangalore 3 languages are generally spoken TULU, KONKANI and KANNADA. Three Languages in Mangalore are very common. Usually every Mangalorean will be knowing these 3 Languages. Tulu is spoken by Bunts, Poojari, Shettigar and Amin community, Konkani is spoken by Kokani`s and Christian community and Kannada is spoken by the Brahmin Read more about Languages in Mangalore[…]
Professional Institutions in Mangalore All curricula in Science, Arts, Commerce Law, Management are covered in Mangalore. Professional education in Engineering, Medicine, Hotel Management and Fashion Technology brings students to Mangalore from all corners of the world. There are several Engineering Colleges around Mangalore, the most famous college is the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (NIT or Read more about Professional Institutions in Mangalore[…]
Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Mangalore Hospitals Nursing Homes Hospitals A J Hospital And Research Centre Contact: Dr.Prasad Hegde Kuntikana-575004. Phone: 0824-2225533 Adarsha Hospital Contact: Dr.Subramanya Joshi S APMC Road Puttur-574201. Phone: 08251-625065 Adarsha Hospital Contact: Dr.C Hebbar NH-17 Kundapura-576201. Phone: 08254-721910 Alvas Education Foundation Contact: Dr.Mohan Alva/Balal Moodbidri-574225. Phone: 08258-738104 Athena Hospital Contact: Mr.R Read more about Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Mangalore[…]
How can anyone forget the fish market of Mangalore. Fish is a part of daily diet of most Mangaloreans. You can find Fish market in each and every area in Mangalore. It is usually under small sheds. More then 10 fisher women sit in the Market to sell their fish. Due to tough competition and Read more about Fish Market in Mangalore[…]
Click on this map view to see the maps of all the beaches in Mangalore and driving directions Panambur Beach Surathkal Beach Ullal Beach Someshwara Beach Thanner Bavi Beach Malpe Beach Maravanthe Kaup Beach Panambur Beach Panambur Beach This beach is situated on the Mangalore-Udupi highway (NH 17) to the left around 7 kms from Read more about Beaches 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 Mangalore Tour Guide[…]