The Nellitheertha Cave Temple is located in Nellitheertha town near Mangalore in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Somanatheshwara. People visit the cave temple not only for religious reasons but also for its lush green natural surroundings. Hence, the temple is a desired spot amongst tourists. Nellitheertha cave […]
Tech Talk: Information Technology In Karnataka Cities Beyond Bangalore To Scale Up
The financial year 2022 – 2023 registered a whopping growth in Karnataka’s IT exports, with 27% to Rs. 3.2 crore. Karnataka has contributed 42% to the nation’s overall IT exports. KDEM’s (Karnataka Digital Economy Mission) ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ programme aims to grow the digital economy beyond the ‘Silicon Valley’, Bengaluru. Other cities like Mysuru, Silicon Beach (Mangaluru […]
Tiger Dance (Huli Vesha) – A Significant Aspect Of Mangalore Dasara
Huli Vesha or Pili Vesha, a folk dance (tiger dance), originated in the Udupi district of Karnataka to pay tribute to Goddess Durga during the Navratri festival. It was initially performed during Janmashtami and Ganesha Chaturthi in Mangalore, Udupi, Kundapura, Moodabidri and other places in Tulu Nadu. However, it is one of the highlights of […]
The Fascinating History Of Mangalore Tiles
Many traditional bungalows in Karnataka and other parts of south India have a common feature – a sloping roof with Mangalore tiles or Mangalorean tiles. These tiles are easily identified by their shape and unique reddish-orangish-brownish hue. Popular even today, these tiles have a history dating back to the 1800s. The Story Of The Mangalore […]
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodabidri
The Thousand Pillars Temple is a Jain temple in Moodbidri that is located in the Dakshina Kannada district. Moddbidri or Moodabidri has 18 Jain temples. The most famous among them is the Thousand Pillars temple.
Sodhe Vadiraja Matha – An Abode of A Great Saint
281 km north of Mangalore is a small village by the name of Sodhe. It is also known as Sodha, Sonda and Swadi. This village is special because it is the headquarters of the Sodhe Matha. The Sodhe Matha is part of the Ashta mathas set up by Sri Madhvacharya. This Matha was established by […]
Centre for Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Learning – Mangaluru’s Future
Centre for Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Learning or CEOL is a prestigious project in Mangalore to help start-ups in the city.
Kambala – A Traditional Celebration in Rural Karnataka
Kambala is an annual festival celebrated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The festival involves the traditional buffalo race, a popular and unique sport among the farming community of the state. This yearly event is celebrated with much enthusiasm and fervour in most parts of Dakshina Kannada, including Mangalore. The Kambala festival season starts […]
Zeenath Baksh Masjid, Mangalore – Of History
Zeenath Baksh Masjid is a landmark destination in Mangalore. Know more about Zeenath Baksh Masjid, its history, and architecture.
Sasihithlu Beach – Of Surfing Competitions and Splendid Sea
Sasihithlu Beach near Mangalore is hosting Karnataka Surfing Festival. Know more about Sasihithlu Beach and the festival.