Also called Kuḍla in Tulu, Maṅgaḷūru in Kannada, Koḍiyāl in Konkani,
or Maikāla in Beary bashe) is the chief port city of
the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 350
kilometres (220 mi) west of the state capital, Bangalore . Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain
ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina
Kannada (formerly South Canara) district in south western
Karnataka.
Mangalore
derives its name from the local Hindu Goddess Mangaladevi. It
developed as a port on the Arabian Sea—remaining, to this day, a major port of India . Lying on the backwaters of
the Netravati and Gurupura rivers, Mangalore is often used
as a staging point for sea traffic along the Malabar
Coast . The city has a tropical climate and lies in the
path of the Arabian Sea branch of
the South-West monsoons. Mangalore's port handles 75 per cent of India 's coffee
exports and the bulk of the nation's cashew exports.
Mangalore
was ruled by several major powers, including
the Kadambas, Vijayanagar
dynasty, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas,Hoysalas, and the Portuguese. The
city was a source of contention between the British and the Mysore rulers, Hyder
Ali andTipu Sultan. Eventually annexed by the British in 1799, Mangalore
remained part of the Madras
Presidency until India 's
independence in 1947. The city was unified with the state of Mysore (now
called Karnataka) in 1956.
Mangalore
is demographically diverse with several languages,
including Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, and Beary bashe commonly
spoken, and is the largest city of Tulu
Nadu region. The city's landscape is characterised by
rolling hills, coconut palms, freshwater streams, and hard red-clay tiled-roof
buildings. In an exercise carried out by the Urban Development
Ministry under the national urban sanitation policy, Mangalore was placed
as the eighth cleanest city in the country. In Karnataka, it is second
after Mysore .
Many
classical dance forms and folk art are practised in the city.
The YAKSHAGANA,
a
form of rich folk dance – drama is an unsurpassed way of exhibiting the themes
taken from the epics. Though it can be regarded as a form of folk art, it is
far more comprehensive, illuminating and trustworthy than any other form of
folk art. Over the ages, Yakshagana has been the vehicle of arts, culture and
didactic instruction in the rural areas. The term ‘gana’ signifies music
and as such Yakshagana means a particular style of music, with characteristics
of its own, distinct from the other two types Indian music, Hindustani and
Karnataka. In course of time, plays in this style came to be known as
‘Yakshagana Prasangas’.
A few Categories on
types of costumes and makeup can be classified as,
Valiant heroes or
warriors like Karna, Arjuna, Gods and God incarnates which depict great battles
fought and deeds of honor
Characters such as
Indra, Gaya etc. too valiant, quite often flamboyant, vain or even silly
Rakshasas and Rakshasis
(Demons) who signify strength, valor etc. but evil and cruel by nature. More
often they are personalities which strike terror into the hearts of people
Gods and Goddesses who
take up destructive roles in order to crush evils and sin, when everyone else
has failed to control the evil like Durga, Chandi, and Narasimha etc. Intermediate characters, which
are beasts in, shape but very human in nature like Hanuman, Vali, and Janbava
etc.
Sages, Gurus and
Brahmins
Hasyagara
(Hanumanayaka) who appears mostly as a servant or messenger and is a person of
mundane realistic garb.
BHOOTHADA KOLA
Bhoothada kola is yet another custom, a complex ritual performed in interior Mangalore. A common form of worship and the Popular belief is that the almighty power enters the human body and blesses the people. Bhoothas are divine spirits, it is said that these divine spirits are around us, our family, our house and are protecting us from all evil things in life. So once in a year Bhoothada kola is arranged in the house (guttu house) for peace and harmony in the family. On this day the house owner (either the father or the eldest son) offers Tender coconut, Toddy and Chicken to the Bhootha. It is also a practice that in case of any auspicious event at home like marriage, property dealings, recovered from ill health or child birth the elders give Kola that year to bless the new wedded couple and the child. It is a night long ceremony, sometimes continues for 2-3 days. Large number of spectators come from near by place to watch this.
PILI VESHA (Tiger Dance)
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 their body with yellow and brown stripes, wear a tiger mask on their face and dance to the beats of the drums.
Pili vesha is performed only during Dasara and Krishna Janmastami. In earlier days these artists would perform the dance for 10 days, at nights they would sleep on the plantain leaf so that the paint does not peel off and also to keep their body cool. These people along with drums and pipes go dancing from house to house on every streets in Mangalore. You can also get to see some of the artist wearing garland of currency notes. These days most of the houses pays Rs 25-100/- for the entire group performing the Pili Dance.
KAMBLA
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 was very famous in earlier days, now due to lack of space and the growth of the city, people have built houses and complexes in the fields. The winner, the owner of the bullocks will be a getting a trophy and some cash price.
MOSARU KUDIKE
Mosaru Kudike (Butter milk pot) is performed only during Krishna Janamastami. Kottara and Attavara Mosaru Kudike is very famous in Mangalore, people gather here in these places in the evening to witness the magnificient event. Here earthen pots filled with butter milk, colour water and money is tied to the highest pole inbetween the road. Young boys and men form a human ladder and try to reach the pots and break them, while they are forming a human ladder people around them throw colour water on them. In udupi it is still celebrated with great pomp and show.
KORIDA KATTA (Cock Fight)
This 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 feet. In many cases one of the cocks dies due to heavy injuries.These cocks are breed with special care only for this purpose and event. Hundreds of people flock around the scene and participate in the event. Lots of betting takes place and is full of fun. The defeated cock(died cock) becomes the property of the winner. The winner gives the dead cock to the women folks at home to cook a delicious meal. Usually Kori sukka and Kori Rotti is made for the dinner as if celebrating.
Sight-seeing places in and around Mangalore
Mangala Devi Temple
Situated 3 Km Southwest of Mangalore City, this temple has influence on the name and importance of Mangalore. The word Mangalore is derived from Goddess Mangaladevi, the main deity of the temple. The temple built in memory of the princess of Malabar Mangale in the 10th century. The Goddess Mangale is worshiped as Shakti. The festival is celebrated during 9 days of Navaratri (October).
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

A famous temple in Udupi District. Situated 60Kms. From Mangalore.
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In the 16th century, during Sri Vaadiraja 's rule, Kanakadasa, an ardent believer of God, came to Udupi to worship Lord Krishna. He was not allowed inside the temple since he was from a lower caste. Sri Krishna, pleased by the worship of Kanakadasa created a small hole in the back wall of the temple and turned to face the hole so that Kanakadasa could see him. This hole came to be known as KanakanaKindi.
Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
The Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, otherwise known as Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra, is in the Kudroli area of Mangalore . It was consecrated by Narayana Guru. It is dedicated to Gokarnanatha, a Hindu deity also known as Shiva. Compared to the other temples in and around Mangalore this temple was built recently.
Savirakambada Basadi
(Thousand Pillars Temple)
Built in AD 1462 Basadi of 1000
pillars, famous for its stone sculpture. Mahadwar, Bhairadevi, Chitradevi, Namaskaara, Teerthankara and Garbhagruha are the 8 Mantapas here. The idol (8ft high) of Chandranatha is established in the garbha gruha. Supaarshwa and Chandraprabha Theerthankara idols are worth visiting. Navanaari kuinjara , a sculptural art piece that appears like an Elephant but nine dancers is the famous art in this Basadi. It is said that no two pillars are identical.
The 2.5 metres tall bronze image of Lord Chandranatha Swami in the sanctum of this basadi is considered to be very sacred. This three storied construction was supported by the rulers, the Jain Bhattaraka Swamiji, merchants and the common people. The temple is famous for the open pillared hall in front, consisting by a large variety of ornate pillars decorated with carvings typical of Vijayanagara style. A 15-meter tall single stone pillar called manastambha stands in front of the basadi.
The Dargah to commemorate Saint Sayyid Mohammed Shareeful Madani, located in Ullal in South Kanara, has been drawing pilgrims from all faiths. Legend has it that about 400 years ago, Sayyid Muhammed Shareeful Madani came to Mangalore from Saudi Arabia, reaching the shores of Ullal by floating on a piece of cloth. He camped in a small mosque at Melangadi in Ullal village where he led asimple life showering his love on the poor. People from Ullal, Pemannur and neighbouring villages of Someshwar, Munnur, Kotekar and Jeppinamogaru consider this as the central Jumma Masjid. He became famous among the villagers because of his kindness and his treatment of the sick through prayers. Many miracles have been credited to this saint and to this day, people from all communities come to Ullal mosque to seek his blessings. The Sayyid Madani Dargah observes Uroos once in a five years which attracts pilgrims from all over the country and it has earned the name of Ajmer Dargah of the south. The Dargah is at present managed by a registered Trust which runs an Arabic College, a Technical Education Institute, a charitable hospital etc.
pillars, famous for its stone sculpture. Mahadwar, Bhairadevi, Chitradevi, Namaskaara, Teerthankara and Garbhagruha are the 8 Mantapas here. The idol (8ft high) of Chandranatha is established in the garbha gruha. Supaarshwa and Chandraprabha Theerthankara idols are worth visiting. Navanaari kuinjara , a sculptural art piece that appears like an Elephant but nine dancers is the famous art in this Basadi. It is said that no two pillars are identical.
The 2.5 metres tall bronze image of Lord Chandranatha Swami in the sanctum of this basadi is considered to be very sacred. This three storied construction was supported by the rulers, the Jain Bhattaraka Swamiji, merchants and the common people. The temple is famous for the open pillared hall in front, consisting by a large variety of ornate pillars decorated with carvings typical of Vijayanagara style. A 15-meter tall single stone pillar called manastambha stands in front of the basadi.
Ullal Juma Masjid and Darga
The Dargah to commemorate Saint Sayyid Mohammed Shareeful Madani, located in Ullal in South Kanara, has been drawing pilgrims from all faiths. Legend has it that about 400 years ago, Sayyid Muhammed Shareeful Madani came to Mangalore from Saudi Arabia, reaching the shores of Ullal by floating on a piece of cloth. He camped in a small mosque at Melangadi in Ullal village where he led asimple life showering his love on the poor. People from Ullal, Pemannur and neighbouring villages of Someshwar, Munnur, Kotekar and Jeppinamogaru consider this as the central Jumma Masjid. He became famous among the villagers because of his kindness and his treatment of the sick through prayers. Many miracles have been credited to this saint and to this day, people from all communities come to Ullal mosque to seek his blessings. The Sayyid Madani Dargah observes Uroos once in a five years which attracts pilgrims from all over the country and it has earned the name of Ajmer Dargah of the south. The Dargah is at present managed by a registered Trust which runs an Arabic College, a Technical Education Institute, a charitable hospital etc.
St. Aloysius Chapel
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 entire Chapel walls and ceiling. Anthony Moscheini, the artist who painted these was born in Italy and was sent by the Vatican to Mangalore. It took him little over two years to complete the paintings.
ONE THING I LIKE TO TELL I HAVE VISITED SOME PLACES LIKE AYODYA AND KASHI VISHWANTH BUT THERE IS LOT OF FIGHT TAKEING MANDIR AND MASJID. BUT HERE HINDUS GO TO MASJID TOO AND MUSLIMS CELEBRATE HINDUS FESTIVAL THATS THE UNITY WE SHARE HERE
5 Beaches of Mangalore to chill out
Someshwara Beach: The most pristine and rocky beach facing the Kanara region is 9 Kms to the south of Mangalore, and 1/2 Km from the Someshwara
Ullal Beach: 12 Kms. South of city center lies
Panambur beach is situated on the Mangalore – Udupi highway and is around 13 Kms. from the heart of Mangalore city. This beach stretches all the way to Surathkal and one can have a view of the Light House and splendid ships sailing on the waves of Arabian Sea
Surathkal: Surathkal beach is situated 20 Kms. away from Mangalore towards Udupi. This beautiful beach is among the cleanest bits of Coastline on the Karavali.
Sasihithlu: About 26 Kms. North from Mangalore is Sasihithlu beach, which offers an eyeful of natures bounty. The beautiful island of ‘Munda’ surrounded by Shambhave River and Nandini River on one side and Arabian Sea on the other
AT LAST I LIKE TO TELL THAT WE ARE PROUD OF OUR CUISINE
Mangalorean
cuisine is largely influenced by the South Indian cuisine, with several
cuisines being unique to the diverse communities of the city. Coconut and curry
leaves are common ingredients to most Mangalorean Curry, as are ginger, garlic
and chili. Mangalorean Fish Curry is a popular dish in Kanara.
The Tuluva community's well-known dishes include Kori Rotti (dry
rice flakes dipped in gravy),Bangude Pulimunchi (silver-grey
mackerels), Beeja-Manoli Upkari, Neer dosa (lacy
rice-crêpes), Boothai Gasi, Kadubu, and Patrode.
The Konkani community's specialities include Daali thoy, beebe-upkari (cashew
based), val val, avnas ambe sasam, Kadgi chakko,paagila
podi
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