The Coconut (ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ in Kannada, ತಾರಾಯಿ in Tulu, नारियल in Hindi and തേങ്ങ in Malayalam) is a member of the palm family. It is the only species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing to 30 m tall, with pinnate leaves 4-6 m long, pinnate 60-90 cm long; old leaves break away Read more about Coconut in Mangalore[…]
South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendor and its famous historical wonders, and is rightly called the tropical paradise of Karnataka. Besides, no where else in India, one comes across so many temples and shrines as in South Kanara. Here are some of the places of visit ST. MARY’S ISLAND St. Mary’s Islands are a Read more about Places of Visit in and around Mangalore[…]
Mulki Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple is situated on the banks of the Shambhavi river and was built by a Jain king, as per the wishes of a Muslim merchant. History has it that Bappa Beary was responsible for the construction of this temple. Locals have an interesting story to tell about this merchant. When the merchant Read more about Mulki Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple[…]
Agoli Manjanna is the Bhima of Tulunadu. It is said that all his adventures and achievements were super human. Panje Mangesh Rao had written many stories for children based on the life and deeds of Agoli Manjanna. Manjanna had superman strength. Heaps of rice he ate. He was endowed with rare tolerance. These qualities in Read more about Agoli Manjanna – Bhima of Tulunadu[…]