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DESTINATIONS » SOUTH » KARNATAKA » MANGALORE |
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 The coastal town of Mangalore has been a major hub of maritime trade for ages. Flanked by the towering hills of Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, Mangalore is also known for its scenic beaches and serene landscape. The abundant natural beauty coupled with the quaint old-world charm of the city has aptly served the cause of Mangalore tourism.Mangalore is the anglicized version of 'Mangaluru', which in Kannada stands for the city of Mangala. Goddess Mangala is the presiding deity of the Mangalore city. Due to its proximity to the sea, Mangalore has been a major seaport and a bustling commercial and business center.
Tourism has flourished in Mangalore and the city has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Besides the charming surroundings that draw tourists looking for an idyllic vacation, Mangalore is also home to some sacred pilgrimages. Some popular tourist centers around Mangalore are Dharmasthala, Subramanya, Kollur, Udupi, Karkala, Venoor and Moodabidri.
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Krishna Temple |
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Krishna Temple |
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Mangalore |
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 One of the very celebrated religious sites in Udupi, Krishna Temple enshrines the deity of Lord Krishna. Set up by the great sage Sri Madhvacharya, the temple has an attractive story connected to it. As per lengend, Kanakadasa, an ardent believer and worshipper of Lord Krishna, was not allowed into the temple. Pleased by the devotion of the devotee, the Lord turned the Krishna statue in a direction which allowed the disciple to regard his Lord’s heavenly form, through a little window at the back of the matha. This window is termed as ‘Kanakana Kindi’ and is an attractive feature of the temple. |
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Anantheshwar Temple |
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Anantheshwar Temple |
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Mangalore |
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 Situated in Manjeshwar, Anantheshwar Temple is famous as ‘Manjula Kshetra’ and ‘The temple of 18 towns’. The temple has a long heritage that dates back to a thousand years. It is believed that Parasurama upon recovering land from the sea, coroneted his devotee Ramabhoja as a ruler. Unintentionally, he once wiped out a snake. To get himself off from sarpa dosha, he then made a silver peetham with a snake cut out on it. Ramabhoja then installed Parasurama in the linga swaroopam and revered him as Anantheswara. Thus, the temple of Anantheshwar came into being. |
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Kaup Beach |
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Kaup Beach |
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Mangalore |
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Karnataka |
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 Located 12 kms southwards of Udupi is Kaup Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in South India. A lovely site boasting of undisturbed serenity and tranquility, Kaup beach is situated on the coastal belt. For photographers, it is nothing less than a paradise on earth. The 100ft lighthouse on the rocks makes way to be an ideal place to let the camera go on a roll. The place is utmost romantic and blissful. The tinkling sound of the water merges beautifully with the hushes of the breeze, making way for it to be a spectacular place. A walk along the rambling white sand beach and the cool blue water would surely captivate your senses! |
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