INFORMATION ABOUT MANGALORE

Purusha and Prakriti are twin aspects of Divine glory manifest in the universe Prakriti has an existence, like Purusha, through ephemeral. The latter appeals to some, while the former to some others. It is all a question of one's outlook and one's perspective. Shiva is often referred to as "Ardhanareeshwara", and the feminine part of him embodying Parvathi is thought of as being more effective and powerful. It is whereupon, perhaps, the worship of the Mother Goddess has become increasingly popular and pronounced.

MANGALORE TOURISM

The Places of Interest in and around Mangalore



• Dharmasthala : About 75 Kms from Mangalore, this place has the famous temple of Lord Manjunatha. An outstanding example of religious and cultural tolerance where charity is a way of life, extended to all without discrimination. Lord Manjunatha temple is a famous pilgrim center. Sri Dharmasthala which is one of the sacred places in South India is well known to all pious people. It is situated in the village of Dharmasthala, in Beltangady Taluk of South Canara district. Entrance of Dharmasthala Temple.



• Subramanya :About 100 Kms from Mangalore, Kukke Subramanya is situated in the picturesque surroundings at the feet of western ghats in the Sullia Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The Lord Subramanyaswamy temple is one of the famous temples of South India. It is believed that the Lord has made his spiritual presence in this shrine along with his wife Devasena and Vasuki. Every year a famous car festival is being held here on 'Margashira Shuddha Shashti' with special poojas to the Lord. Entrance of Kukke Subramanya Temple.



• Kateel :About 30 Kms from Mangalore, Goddess Durga Parmeswari has made Kateel her home. The history of this place is that after the Goddess Ugra Bramari killed the rakshasa or the demon, she was possessed with anger, then the Devas led by Jabali performed abhishekam with tender coconut water and requested the Ugra Bramari to bless the world with her 'Sowmya Roopa'. Goddess Durga then appeared in her 'Sowmya Roopa' in middle of the river, where present structure of the temple imparts its glory to the world. 'Kati' being the word which means 'center' (midway between the 'Kanakagiri' the place where the river was born, and the end, Pravanje, where the river joins the sea) and 'lla' means area. Thus the place is called 'Kati + lla' Kateel. Goddess Durga Temple, Kateel.



• Udupi :About 60 kms from Mangalore, Udupi is a fairly large and upcoming town that was sanctum of Madhvacharya, the great Sanskrit Philosopher. The famous temple here, has a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna that is richly adorned with jewels. The main attraction of this temple is the 'Kanakana Kindi' -a small window through which Krishna is believed to have given darshan to his ardent devotee, Kanakadasa. The Holy Tank of Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi.

ACCOMODATION/STAY OPTIONS IN MANGALORE

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