A trip to Mangalore is incomplete without watching the classic Yakshagana, an elaborate dance drama performance unique to Karnataka. A night-long event,with people adorned vibrantly, and dancing to the beat of drums. Yakshagana performance attracts thousands of people.Yakshagana is a typical folk form of drama in this region, the stylised costumes and masks are similar […]
Here a pair of bullocks are made to run in the marshy fields filled with water called “Kesaru Gadde”. A white cloth will be tied at certain height on this field, a winner is the one who spears mud/clay on the white cloth while running Kadri Kambla Season was very famous in earlier days, now […]
A famous temple in Udupi District situated 60Kms from Mangalore.
A famous social reformer Bramashree Narayana Guru built this temple in 1912. Now this temple is renovated Here the celebration of Mangalore Dasara during _ the Navarathri_festival in October attracts a large number of devotees. Daily poojas are performed and midday meal is served to visitors as Prasadam.
Situated 8 Kms north of Mangalore, this beach is famous for viewing cargo ships docking in the nearby port. The barge mounted power project is situated nearby Busses ply from the city to this place
Situated on NH 17, this is a less known yet one of the most beautiful beaches in Mangalore. The view of the light house near by is an added attraction
Pilikula’ In Tulu literally means Tiger Pond is located in Mudushedde village 3 kms from Vamanjoor and 8 kms from Mangalore City
St. Aloysius College is located on Lighthouse Hill, in the heart of Mangalore City, The college is more than 100 years old (1899-1900) and is dedicated to Aloysius Gonzaga, hence the name St Aloysius College. The Chapel has most beautiful paintings and one often compares it to Sistine Chapel of Rome. These beautiful paintings cover […]
The name Mangalore is said to be delivered from Mangala Devi, the main deity of the temple Built in 10th century by kundavarma on the advice of two Nepali sages
Distance: 13Kms from city center One of the famous Muslim pilgrimage centers About 500 years ago a Muslim saint Sayyed Mohammed Shareefulla Madani, came from Madeena and stayed in this mosque. Later the darga was reconstructed. It is known for the Uroos fair celebrated once every 5 years
