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Mangalore

Mangalore is the chief port of Karnataka and is bounded by the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges. It is situated around 357 kms from the capital of Karnataka on the Western Ghats. Mangalore derives its name from the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi. Some of the most famous attractions of the city are Kadri Manjunath Temple, Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple, Sultan Battery, St. Aloysius Church, Light House, Hill-Garden, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple and Mangaladevi Temple. The city of Mangalore is also known for exporting coffee and cashew nuts. Mangalore's weather is hot and humid during summer but it is refreshingly cool during winters, so winter is the best time to visit the city.

Tourist Attractions

Sultan Battery

Sultan Battery was built by Tipu Sultan the ruler of Mysore. It is located in Boloor 6 kms away on the outskirts of Mangalore city and was built in black stones. The construction was done in such a way as to prevent enemy warships from entering Gurupur river. Although it was built as a watchtower, it looks like a miniature fortress and has arrangements for mounting cannons all-round. There are rumors of an undiscovered cave near the Battery which is an entrance to a tunnel that reaches Tippu's fort in Srirangapatnam.

Kadri Temple

Kadri is a place of historical importance. The temple is square shaped and is located on the foot of the highest hill. The idol at the temple is of Lord Lokeshwara, the bronze statue of the lord in the temple is considered to be the best in the country. The temple at Kadri is said to have been built during the 10th or 11th century. It was later converted into a complete stone structure during the 14th century. The idol of the temple, Lord Manjunathaswamy's is said to be the oldest among South Indian Temples. The temple has a beautiful structure and has nine water tanks.

Aloysius Church

An architectural marvel, the St. Aloysius Church is situated 1 km away from the city. The church was built in the year 1899-1900 and the walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist Antony Moshaini of Italy. The St. Aloysius College Chapel is an architectural gem and is comparable with the Sistine chapel in Rome. The walls and ceiling of the chapel is covered with wonderful series of paintings.

Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple

Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple is actually a collection of temples of Sharavu, Kadri, Mangaladevi, and Kudroli. The temple is age old and dates back to around 800 years. Another temple that has been renovated recently to attract more tourists is the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple situated 3 kms away from the main city centre.

Dharmastala

Dharmasthala is located 75 kms from Mangalore and is known as the temple town in Karnataka. It is located near the Western Ghats on the banks of the Nethravathi River. It is here that the famous Sri Manjunatheshwara Temple is located. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and houses a lingam of gold. Devotees of all castes and creeds are permitted to visit the temple. What is unique about the temple is that, it is run by a Jain administration and poojas are conducted by Madhva priests.

Karkal

Karkal is a peaceful silent town in Udupi district of Karnataka. The place is famous for several important temples and the 13 m high Bahubali statue. The Bahubali statue is the second tallest in the State and was constructed in the year 1432.

Travel

Air: The airport at Mangalore is located on the outskirts, 20 kms away from the city.

Rail: The Mangalore railway station is located to the south of the city.

Road: Both government and private buses operate between Mangalore and nearby places of importance.

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