religious places in mangalore
Chapter-3
Religious attractions in mangalore
Introduction to Dakshina Kannada / SouthCanara. Dakshina Kannada, also called South Canara, is a coastal district of the Karnataka state. It is bordered by the districts of Udupi to the north, Chikkamagaluru to the northeast, Hassan District to the east, Kodagu to the south east, and Kasara god in Kerala to the south. The Arabian Sea bounds it west. Mangalore is the capital and chief city of the district. There is also the good presence of mountainous region in the state, with tea and coffee plantations. Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are often called Tulu Nadu, as Tulu is the majority language in the region. However, Tulu language and the people have been closely associated with Kannada language as Tulu itself has been written in Kannada script. Dakshina Kannada has a totally different culture and tradition compared to the rest of the state. The worship of spirits Bhuta Kola–is an integralpart of this region- Kambala, the traditional buffalo race is held during the harvest season. Dakshin Kannada's pristine beauty and rich heritage cannot bead equately expounded by mere words. The district's sacred shrines and epigraphic monuments are renowned and commented on by noted historians. One of the major art form of this region is Yakshagana, and is famous for its puppetry. A sort of a tiger dance – called Hulivesha – is done inDussera in honour of Goddess Sharada.
Sri Sharavu Sharabeshwara Sri Mahaganapathy Kshetra
This is a famous ancient temple located in Hampanakatte, sharabeshwara and Mahaganapathy are the principal deities in the temple. There is a temple tank called 'Sharatheerthah’. The name "Sharavu" is derived from “Shara" which means arrow. The Sthalapurana mentions that about eight centuries back, a very power full king Maharaja Veerabahu of tuluva region, by sheer mistake killed a cow by shooting it with an arrow. To ward off the sin committed by him, as per the suggestion of a great seer Sri
Religious attractions in mangalore
Introduction to Dakshina Kannada / SouthCanara. Dakshina Kannada, also called South Canara, is a coastal district of the Karnataka state. It is bordered by the districts of Udupi to the north, Chikkamagaluru to the northeast, Hassan District to the east, Kodagu to the south east, and Kasara god in Kerala to the south. The Arabian Sea bounds it west. Mangalore is the capital and chief city of the district. There is also the good presence of mountainous region in the state, with tea and coffee plantations. Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are often called Tulu Nadu, as Tulu is the majority language in the region. However, Tulu language and the people have been closely associated with Kannada language as Tulu itself has been written in Kannada script. Dakshina Kannada has a totally different culture and tradition compared to the rest of the state. The worship of spirits Bhuta Kola–is an integralpart of this region- Kambala, the traditional buffalo race is held during the harvest season. Dakshin Kannada's pristine beauty and rich heritage cannot bead equately expounded by mere words. The district's sacred shrines and epigraphic monuments are renowned and commented on by noted historians. One of the major art form of this region is Yakshagana, and is famous for its puppetry. A sort of a tiger dance – called Hulivesha – is done inDussera in honour of Goddess Sharada.
Sri Sharavu Sharabeshwara Sri Mahaganapathy Kshetra
This is a famous ancient temple located in Hampanakatte, sharabeshwara and Mahaganapathy are the principal deities in the temple. There is a temple tank called 'Sharatheerthah’. The name "Sharavu" is derived from “Shara" which means arrow. The Sthalapurana mentions that about eight centuries back, a very power full king Maharaja Veerabahu of tuluva region, by sheer mistake killed a cow by shooting it with an arrow. To ward off the sin committed by him, as per the suggestion of a great seer Sri