Mangalore
is 8th
cleanest city
in India which is important business center and is known for its
amazing beaches, seaports and a diverse culture. The region which
contains Mangalore has been ruled by various dynasties and empires
from the ancient times such as the Kadambas, Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas,
Vijaynagar Empire, Portuguese and the British. The city gets its
mention in the writings of the Arabian traveler Ibn Batuta in the
14th century as well. This is also the one of tourist attraction
place which greets visitors with its beautiful scenery. I have Listed
best top 6 place to visit in Mangalore.
Mangalore
lies between the Western Ghats and Arabian sea. This is coastal area
350kms away from Bangalore is one of the major ports in India. When
you travel south from Goa to Kerala along the coast, Mangalore is one
of the Major cities you see en route. It takes around 5 hours to
reach Mangalore from Goa this way, after few minutes you will be
crossing the Karnataka border to enter Kerala.
Sulthan
Battery
The
Sultan
Battery watch
tower, constructed in 1784 by Tippu Sulthan is situated in Boloor,
4km from Mangalore
city,
the Chief port city in the state of
Karnataka,
India.It’s
a man made piece of beautiful
work
located
amid-st the beauty of nature will attract
people.They
always find peace and come out of there worries for a short period of
time.It’s a very nice place
to hang out,you
find all age people coming here adults come here to relax,couples
have there time,children play.The beauty
of the palm trees along
the steam of river is awesome.
There
is a Beach
called
Tannirbhavi
which
is one more attraction of this place. The
beach gives you a peaceful
tune of calmness of a river and waves of the sea.
There are plenty of state transport and private buses plying in that
route from the capital city to Mangalore.
The beach is much deserted and possesses no busy essence of a crowded
place. Some people love places that are devoid of crowd and believe
in the fact that places like this should remain as it is and
undisturbed without any artificial intervention. The place is apt for
such tranquil naturalists who love secluded enjoyment of nature.
Mangaladevi
Temple
Mangalore
is derived from the place name Mangalapura which owes its origin to
the temple of Mangaladevi built by King Kundavarma. Veneration of
Mangaladevi is believed to bring prosperity and happiness by the
devotees even today. It is situated in Bolar which is 3kms from
Hampamkatta. Performing parvathi pooja in the temple is believed to
grant ideal mates for aspiring girls. During the era of 10th century,
king of Tulunaadu, Kundavarma of Ahepa dynasty was ruling
Mangalapura. Two holy saints, Machendranatha and Gorakanatha from
Nepal, came to Mangalapura by crossing the river Netravathi at
Gorakdandi. This place was the center of activities of sage Kapila
where he had his hermitage and great education center.
The
king came to meet the two saints and paid respects offering them help
and patronage. Pleased with the humility and virtues of the king they
bought to his knowledge that his kingdom was a hollowed place and it
was sanctified by the activities of holy saints and sages in the
past. They requested him to grant them land for building their
hermitages and make it a center for their religious activities under
his protection and patronage. Knowing that his land had such a
primitive history, king Kundavarma came to know that once upon a
time, there exists a temple in his land which was dedicated to mother
Mangaladevi.
Gokarnanath
Temple
Dedicated
to ‘Gorakhnatha’,
another name for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, the
Gokarnanatheshwara
Temple
is
a fairly recently built temple in Mangalore. The temple’s
architecture however is more akin to the Dravidian style and features
a golden colored gopuram which is 60 feet high and is decorated with
stucco figures. The temple features some exquisite works of rock
carving and sculpting and is a must visit during the major Hindu
festivals.
A
famous temple in Mangalore, Kudroli Gokarnath temple was built in
1912. This is a unique temple built by Sri Narayana Guru, a saint and
social reformer from Kerala. He installed this temple for the Billava
community.
Panambur
Beach
The
site located in new Mangalore port which is called as Panambur
Beach which
is
13 kilometers from Mangalore. The beach is one of the sparsely
crowded beaches in Mangalore and is the best place to go and relax.
The beach is safe for secluded swimming and is a great place to relax
and refresh your senses.
Surathkal
Beach
Surathkal
Beach
is another beach in Mangalore and is located 12 kilometers from the
Mangalore City. The beach is known for its unique powdery sand which
is really comforting while walking barefoot. The place is also known
for its lighthouse that provides some great views of the ocean and
the countryside.
Pilikula
Nisargadhama
Located
at a distance of 15 kilometers from Mangalore, Pilikula Nisagadhama
or simply Pilikula, is one of the preferred picnic place
in
Mangalore.
Located in the beautiful
place called
Vamanjoor, Pilikula is a haven for nature and wildlife lovers. One
can find several wildlife species inside the park including Tigers,
Leopards, Bears and a variety of reptiles and snakes. Pilakula also
houses a botanical garden, a cage less zoo, and a golf course within
its premises.
St.
Aloysius Church
St.
Aloysius Church is situated 1 km away from Mangalore main city. The
walls of the church are covered with the paintings of the artist
Antony Moshaini of Italy. The church was built in the year 1899-1900.
St. Aloysius College Chapel, an architectural gem, comparable with
the Sistine chapel in Rome, is situated on lighthouse hill. The
special beauty of the chapel is the wonderful series of paintings
that virtually cover every inch of the interior roof and walls.
Mangalore
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Kadri temple was left out......then Bavuta Gudda...Panambur temple...
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