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South Canara
Dakshina Kannada, also known as South Canara and South Kanara is a district in the state of Karnataka along the Arabian Sea coast. Till 1997 it used to be a much bigger region, including Udupi, Karkal, and Kundapur towns, but now (year 2005) it includes five towns (talukas): Mangalore, Bantwal, Puttur, Sullia, and Belthangady.
Vikas Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Mangalore Mangroves
The pilgrimage center of Dharmasthala, about 75 kilometers from Mangalore provides a fascinating example of religious and cultural tolerance in South Canara. The temple of Lord Shiva (Manjunath) has Vaishnavite priests and the trust is administered by Virendra Heggade, a Jain.
Vikas Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Hanuman on Top of Kadri Hill, Mangalore
Towering statue of Hanuman the monkey
See Also:
- Marvel-farm of Manikkara
- Uttara Kannada District
- Town of Udupi -- Photo album of the elephants, temples, arts, and people of the town of Udupi in Karnataka
- Mangalore City -- A pictorial tour of Mangalore city including its famous temples, old houses, and cultural attractions.
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