Month: September 2014

Location The Manjunath Temple, at the foot of Kadri Hills, attracts devotees and tourists in thousands. The temple dates back to about 1068 AD and is built in the Vijaynagar style of architecture. It is neat and middle-sized with a homogenous main building that imparts a squarish look to the temple. Dakshina Kannada is the… Continue reading Kadri Manjunatha: Temples of Mangalore

Mangaladevi brings prosperity and happiness is the firm belief of her ardent devotees. Mangalore earlier known as Mangalapura owes its origin to this temple. Location Situated in Bolar about 3 kms from Hampankatta ( the heart of Mangalore city). Legend The temple dates back to the ninth century. In Tulunadu, Kundavarma, the most famous king… Continue reading Mangaladevi: The Temples of Mangalore

Pajaka Kshetra. Nestled in a green world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The air is fragrant with the scents of spirituality. A village 13 kms from the temple town of Udupi it is the birthplace of the great saint Madhwacharya (1238-1317 AD), the exponent of Dwaita Vedanta or philosophy.   Serene… Continue reading Pajaka – Divine Connections: Temples Around Mangalore

Hattiangadi is one of the ancient and historical places of Tulunadu and located 5 miles to the east of Kundapur. A place, which was once a capital, is now a small village. But it has still managed to retain its attraction with lush green mountains on one side and the curvaceous Varahi river on the… Continue reading Hattiangadi Siddivinayaka: Temples Around Mangalore