New - Mangalore, India

Description — New - Mangalore, India

New Mangalore is one of two ports in the main port city of the state of Karnataka (India) - Mangaluru. The city is located 350 km west of the state capital, Bangalore, on the Malabar Coast of the Arabian Sea at the foot of the Western Ghats. The administrative center of the Dakshina Kannada district (formerly South Kanara) in the south-west of Karnataka. With untouched beaches, wide roads and quiet neighborhoods, Mangaluru is recognized as the 8th cleanest city in India. The city area is 200 sq. km.

The first references to the city date back to the beginning of the 8th century AD, where it is mentioned as Managapapuram. In the Kannada language, the name means the City of Mangaladevi. Another name in the Tulu language, Kudla, means “confluence of rivers” - Mangalore is located on the Nethravathi and Phalguni rivers.

Nowadays, Mangalor is a major port city, the main line of income of which is trade, in particular the export of coffee, cashews, tea and sandalwood. In industry, tile manufacturing, coffee processing and the production of chemical fertilizers are developed. In addition, Mangalore’s economy is supported by the functioning stock exchange based here.

Climate

The climate of Mangaluru is tropical monsoon. The city is influenced by the south-west monsoons from the Arabian Sea. They bring about 95 % of the total rainfall during the monsoon period from May to October. The dry season lasts from December to March. Average annual rainfall is 3479 mm. Average humidity is about 75 %. In winter, the city’s temperature ranges from +21 to +32 °C. In summer, the temperature is +23... +29 °C.

Mangalore, India
Manjunath Temple
Ullal Beach
Surroundings of Mangalore - Udupi
Mangalore outskirts - Karkala

Location on the map

Sights

Munjunath Temple

Munjunath Temple is located at the foot of the Kadri hill. Munjunath dates back to 1068 AD and is a Shiva temple associated with the legend of Parashurama’s penance. The Munjunath murti is considered the oldest in South India. The temple also has shrines dedicated to Durga, Ganesha, and other deities. Not far from Munjunath there is another temple, Shri Yogeshvarmath, which is a gathering place for sadhus and a site for performing pujas in honor of Kala Bhairava, the terrifying aspect of Shiva.

What to see

Ullal Beach

Ullal is located 12 km from Mangalore. This is a small town with a rich history-its queen, named Abbaka Devi, openly rebelled against Portuguese rule in the 16th century. The town is situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea and has its own, very beautiful beach. However, swimming there is not recommended. Nearby there is the Someshvara Temple, built in the Kerala style by the Jain queen of Ullal, the remains of a fortress, a Jain bastion, and the tomb of a medieval Sufi saint.

Recommended excursions

Excursion to Udupi

Udupi is a Vaishnavite pilgrimage center located 60 km north of Mangalore. It is home to the famous Krishna temple with red-and-white dome “balloons.” Among Vaishnavites, Udupi is considered one of the most sacred cities in South India, attracting hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year. The main temple, dedicated to Krishna, was built in the 13th century by the philosopher and preacher Madhva, the founder of the religious-philosophical doctrine of Dvaita (a dualistic teaching in which Vishnu is recognized as the supreme god). According to legend, Madhva saved a shipwrecked vessel in which, embedded in a piece of clay, there were mutri (idols) of Krishna and Balarama (his brother), depicting them in childhood.

Excursion to Karkalu

Karkala (Karkala) town, 53 km from Mangalore, has several medieval Jain and Hindu temples and a 13-meter granite statue of Bahubali, making it a place of Jain pilgrimage.

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