MANGLORE

A city of multiple cultures, Mangalore is a seaside town on the Konkan coast, and a very important port city of the state of Karnataka. The origin of the city's name is from the Goddess Mangaladevi. However, there are many references to this city by names that are slightly different. For instance it was called 'Managalapuram' in 715 AD by a Pandya King, while in the 11th century an Arabian traveler called it 'Manjarur'. Today, its new name is 'Mangalooru', renamed by the Karnataka Government. The city of Mangalore is a scenic city dotted with coconut palms, hills and streams, and is known for its temples and beaches.

Sightseeing:

Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple,

The Kudroli Mosque is one of the most important tourist spots in the city of Mangalore in Karnataka. ...

This temple has to its credit the fact that it is the only temple in Karnataka built by Shree Narayana Guru. The Guru was a great philosopher and social reformer

Mangaladevi Temple

This place of worship is located at a distance of 3kms from Mangalore. The word “Mangalore” is derived from Goddess Mangaladevi, the main deity in this temple. Travelling back in time,

St Aloysious Chapel

This place of worship is well placed in the campus of St. Aloysious College in the heart of Mangalore city. The chapel was built in the year 1885.