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The
District Head Quarter, which is also called as The Gateway
of Karnataka with its Harbour where import and export of
Crude Oil, Iron Ore, Wood, Spices, Food grains takes place.
Mangalore is also well known for its Educational Institutions
with many schools, colleges and Professional Institutions.
The first Prime Minister of India called Mangalore city
as the green city for its Palm and Coconut trees. Mangalore
city has an area of 111.18 KM.
Places
to Visit:
The
Mangaladevi Temple:
The
Temple of Mangaladevi 3 Km from Mangalore city is one of
the ancient temples built in 1,000 A.D. in the style of
Durga's sculptures of earlier ages. The name "MANGALORE"
is derived from Mangaladevi. Adjacent to Mangaladevi Temple
is a charitable dispensary belonging to Shri Ramakrishna
Mutt is situated. It helps thousands of sick people in the
town. It also provides facilities like Shrine Meditation,
regarding room and library and personal discussion with
Swamiji and Bhajana etc.
The
Kadri Manjunatha Temple: The
other old temple of aging 1068 A.D. is Kadri Manjunatha
Temple. It is said that the incarnation of Shri Vishnu,
Shri Parashuram had installed the Shivalinga and named it
as Manjunatha at Kadali Kshetra (Kadri).
The
speciality of the temple is that spring water flows out
as a stream through an outlet known as Gomukha below the
seat of idol of Lord Ganesh. This water is conveyed to the
9 Tanks by the side of the temple. The tanks are situated
at a higher level and Manjunatha Temple at a lower level
approximately 100 ft. There is a mutt belonging to Nath
Cult. Next to the Mutt is a cave called Pancha Pandava's
Cave.
Over
the Kadri hills a park is situated called "Kadri Park",
which is a home to a few wild animals. It is also known
as "Deer park". Also in the same area a children's park
is provided with a children's train. This place also hosts
a Flower show organized by the Horticulture Department every
year.
GOKARNANATH
TEMPLE at Kudroli, VENKATARAMANA TEMPLE of Car Street is
well known for the concrete architects.
Sultans
Battery: For preventing the entrance of warships into
the Gurpur river 6 Kms away from the city at Boloor on the
banks of the river Gurpur, Tipu Sultan had built a miniature
fortress making provision for mounting cannons all round.
From the top of the Battery one can enjoy the sunset also.
Holy
Rosario Church: At a distance of one km from the city,
is situated an ancient church of South Canara with its superb
grandeur the dome, designed in the pattern of the dome of
St. Peters Basilica of Rome. The holy Rosario Church was
constructed in 1526.
St.
Aloysius College and St. Aloysius Chapel: On the top
of the lighthouse hill 2 km from Mangalore is the Light
House an 18-century-old monument inside the Tagore Park
standing, adjacent to the Idgha- a place where the Muslims
offer pooja during their festivals. An ancient chapel called
St. Aloysius College Chapel is situated by the side of the
Lighthouse. The walls and roof of the chapel are decorated
with paintings depicting Bibilical stories. An Italian Jesuist
Fr. Mocheni did the paintings. Next to the chapel stands
an 18-century-old St. Aloysius College, which is a reputed
educational institution
Pilikula
Nisarga Dhama: Nearly 10Km away from Mangalore highway
road at Moodushedde the Pilikula Nisarga Dhama is situated.
This offers a panoramic view for the nature lovers. It is
a very significant place with Botanical gardens, Horticultural
gardens, Musical fountains, deer park, swimming-lake with
boating facilities, tiger safari and children train. It
extends to an area of 350 acres land along the tropical
jungle on the bank of the Gurpur river.
Ullal:
On the bank of the river Nethravathi 12 Km from Mangalore
Ullal is situated, Many Seafood and canned food factories
are situated in this area. It has a beach resort at chota
Mangalore of Ullal on the bank of the Arabian Sea called
Summer Sands beach resort. Well famed saint Syed Mohammed
Madani Darga and college imparting Arabic education, is
also located here. About three Km from Ullal a place Called
Kotekar, on the top of a Huge rock a temple named Somanatheshwar
stands with its grandeur of sculpture of ancient times.
The ruins of the Fort of queen Abbakka Devi of Ullal can
be seen around the temple. The alluring beach is also named
as Someshwar beach.
Panambur
Beach: 13Km from Mangalore on the north of the National
Highway is the Panambur beach. On the 11th of Jan 1975,
as the 9th Major port of the country the new Mangalore port
was opened near Panambur. For visitors a pass is to be obtained
from the Secretary Mangalore Harbour Port Administrative
Office. In the vicinity of the Port lies the Mangalore chemical
and Fertilizers Factory and the Kudremukh Iron Ore Factory.
The iron ore from Kudremukh and other accessories are transported
from this port.
Jamalabad:
It is a fortified Fort built on the top of a huge rock
by Tipu Sultan in 1786 and named it after his mother Jamal
Bee. It is situated near Belthangady 67 Km away from Mangalore.
The constructions of the Fort depict the Engineering skill
of that age.
Polali:
About 34 Km from Mangalore an ancient Temple dedicated to
the Goddess Rajarajeshwari is situated, with an image of
12ft height, worshiped with the idols of Badra Kali, Shanmuga
with Ganapathi, on either side. Every year a car festival
lasting for a month is held and it is called as polali chendu.
During the period of polali chendu, a football tournament
is held as an important event of the festival.
Kateel:
At about 27 Km east of Mangalore on the riverbank of Nandini
as Bramarambika temple famous as Kateel Durga Parameshwari
temple is situated. The deity of the temple is Shri Durgaparameshwari.
During monsoons Nandini River gushes out surrounding the
temple.
Mulki
Temples: In the north direction of Mangalore on the
N.H 17 highway road at a distance of 28 Km, on the riverbank
of Shambavi is situated a famous temple of Shri Venkatramana.
The temple belongs to 1277 A.D. In the temple the images
of Venkatramana, Bindu Madhava, Vittala and Ugra Narasimha
are worshiped. The history of the place indicates that Shri
Vijayendra Yathi of Kashimutt installed the image of Ugra
Narasimha belonging to Vijayanagar here in 1565. Mulki was
earlier known as Mulikapur. In course of time Mulikapur
changed to Mulki. Samantha kings who had donated "Inams"
to this temple ruled this place. Now one can see the palace
and the old ruins of the fort of Samantha Kings. The Bappanadu
Durga Parameshwari Temple and twin temple of Somanath and
Narayana are the other shrines of the Mulki. A buffalo race
called "Arasu Kambala" also annually held here.
Moodabidri:
It is a Jain Shrine pilgrimage called "Jain Kashi". Pilgrims
from different places and countries come here to worship
the Thirthankara in different basadis. It is 35 km from
Mangalore. 5 centuries ago a Basadi called "Saavira Sthamba
Basadi" was built here. It still appears very magnificent.
Dharmasthala:
On the bank of the River Nethravathi at about 74 km from
Mangalore and at a distance of 3 km from the bank, the Holy
Place Dharmasthala is situated. With green vegetation and
the hills environment with the river flow creates a calm
serenity to the visitors. It is a pilgrimage to Hindus where
the charity is the most predominant. The speciality of the
temple is that the Lord Shiva is worshipped by Shivites
called deity called "Manjunatha" and the priests are Madhwa
Vaishnavas. A Jain family called the Heggade according manages
the place. Food is served free here to the visitors. The
management also extends the lodging facility to the visitors
as service.
Dr.
D. Veerendra Heggade is the present Dharmadhikari, who is
responsible for the installation of a Monolithic statue
of Gommata sculptured at Karkala by Renjal Shenoy, a great
sculpture, on a near by hill near to the temple. The name
Dharmasthala was given by a Yathi Shri Vadiraja Swami of
Udupi Sodemutt. A museum, Car Museum, Lalithodyana, an Aquarium
park, yakshagana training center are the main attractions
here.
Subramanya:
A well-famed temple, inside the dense forest bordering the
Western Ghats, is situated and is called Subramanya. The
original name was Kukke as "Kukke" or basket by the priest
of the temple had covered the Kukkelinga. Now this linga
is inside the inner courtyard of the Subramanya Temple.
The temple cart is nearly 150 years old. On the bank of
river Kumaradhara a small shrine of Subramanya called "Mooladevaru"
is also situated. It is a sacred pilgrimage to Hindus.
Venur:
45 km from Mangalore a monolithic statue of Gommata
38 ft. height is situated. The place is called Venur. Veera
Thimmappa Ajila 4 installed this Gommata in 1064 A.D. There
are also a few Jain basadis.
LOCAL
FESTIVALS / EVENTS: The "KARAVALI FESTIVAL" is held
in February every year. Organized by the Government of Karnataka,
this festival celebrates the rich culture of the coast.
It also observes quaint rituals like the "BHUTA" (DEMON
WORSHIP), NAGAMANDALA and DEMON DANCE. Sports like the KAMBALA-the
BUFFALO RACE and KORI KATTA or the COCK FIGHT are played
with much enthusiasm
INDUSTRIES
AT MANGALORE:
1. The Mangalore Refineries and Chemicals Ltd.
2. The Mangalore Chemical Fertilizers Ltd.
3. Kudremukh Iron Ore Industries
4. The Mangalore Power Company
5. The Canara Springs Ltd.
6. Lamina Suspensions Ltd. Other various industries are
situated near Bykampady and the Yeyyadi Industrial area.
Air
Port: Mangalore airport is situated at a distance of
19 km from Mangalore at Bajpe. There are different flight
services available from here to Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai.
Accommodation:
Hotel Mayura Nethravathi
Ph: 0824 411192
Welcome
Group, Manjuran
Ph: 0824420795
Moti Mahal
Ph: 0824 22111
Hotel Woodlands
Ph: 0824 24411
Hotel Poonja International
Ph: 0824 440171 (10 lines)
Udupi Krishna Bhavan
Ph: 0824 23133
Summer sand Beach Hotel, Ullal
Ph: 0824 467690
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