Mangalore was named after the Hindu deity Mangaladevi. In Tulu, the prmary spoken language , the city is called Kudla, which means junction, since the city is situated at the confluence of the Netravati and Gurupura rivers. Mangalore is the chief port city of Karnataka. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges. With its pristine beaches broad roads and calm localities this coastal city was declared the eighth cleanest city in India. Mangalore ranked India's 13th place in top business destination and in Karnataka its second after Bangalore. Thou being the mother tongue of the majority, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu and English are also spoken in the city.
Many classical dance forms and folk art are practiced in the city. The Yakshagana, a night-long dance and drama performance is held in Mangalore, while Pilivesha, a folk dance unique to the city , is performed during Dasara and Krishna Janmastami. Most of the popular Indian festivals are celebrated in the city, the most important being Dasara, Diwali, Christmas, Easter, Eid and Ganesh Chaturthi. Kodiak Theru, Mother Mary's Feast, Jain Milan, Krishna Janmastam, Aati, Bhuta Kola(spirit worship), Nagaradhane(snake worship) and kori katta are also celebrated.
Mangalore cuisine is influenced by the South Indian cuisine, with several cuisines being unique in the city. Coconut and curry leaves are common ingredients to most Mangalorean Curry, as are ginger, garlic and chili. Mangalorean fish curry, Kori rotti, Neer dosa, Bhootai gasi and Patrode are the few popular dishes of the city. Toddy, a country liquor prepared from coconut flower sap, is popular.
Schools and colleges in Mangalore are either government-run or run by private trusts and individuals. The schools are affiliated with either the Karnataka State Board, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education(ICSE), the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) boards. After completing 10 years of schooling in secondary education, students enroll in Higher Secondary School, specialising in one of the three streams – Arts, Commerce or Science.
kambala, contested in water filled paddy fields and korikatta(cock fight) are popular. Cricket is the most popular sport in the city.
Major national english newspapers such as Times of India, The Hindu, The New Indian Express and Deccan Herald publish localised Mangalore editions. Other newspapers are Udayavani, Vijaya Karnataka, Prajavani, Kannada Prabha, Varthabharathi, Karavali Ale, Jayakirana, Mangalooru Mitra and Sanjevani.
Mangalore's location makes it accessible via all forms of transport. Mangalore has many places to visit such as Sulthan Battery, Kadri Manjunath Temple, St. Aloysius Church, Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple, Light House Hill Garden, Mangaladevi Temple, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Seemanthi Bai Government Museum, Kadri Park,
Mangalore with such great diversity of places, people, culture is Incredible.
Major national english newspapers such as Times of India, The Hindu, The New Indian Express and Deccan Herald publish localised Mangalore editions. Other newspapers are Udayavani, Vijaya Karnataka, Prajavani, Kannada Prabha, Varthabharathi, Karavali Ale, Jayakirana, Mangalooru Mitra and Sanjevani.
Mangalore's location makes it accessible via all forms of transport. Mangalore has many places to visit such as Sulthan Battery, Kadri Manjunath Temple, St. Aloysius Church, Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple, Light House Hill Garden, Mangaladevi Temple, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Seemanthi Bai Government Museum, Kadri Park,
Mangalore with such great diversity of places, people, culture is Incredible.
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