Tag: Mangalore
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“Bolar Estuary of Mangalore: The Confluence of Netravati and Gurupura Rivers”
Nestled in the picturesque city of Mangalore, the Bolar Estuary stands as a testament to the natural beauty and ecological diversity that defines this coastal region. It’s here, at the convergence of the Netravati and Gurupura rivers, that nature’s magic unfolds. It’s a unique ecosystem where these two rivers meet the Arabian Sea, creating a […]
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Basavanagudi in the heart of Mangalore city
Most Mangaloreans are unaware of a Basavanagudi that exists in the heart of Mangalore city. A small mutt with a temple dedicated to Basava/Nandi which was built during Keladi’s reign. The undivided Canara districts (Dakshina Kannada & Udupi), a Few parts of Uttara Kannada, and Kasaragod served as a strong fortification for sea […]
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Rich legacy of Mangalore Old Bunder
The seaport is at the mouth of two rivers one from the north and the other Nethravathi which runs southern from the ullal and stands beyond the bay of salt water. Mangalore also called Mangaluru by canarese, Kodial by Konkans, Kudla by the native Tuluvas, which means the confluence of two rivers. […]