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GENEral INfOrmaTION mangalore is a beautiful little city which, due to its port, has been a vital part of southwest India for many centuries. located in the state of Karnataka, it is here at mangalore that the Netravati and Gurupura rivers meet and flow into the arabian Sea.

One theory as to how the city got its name gives credit to the Hindu god mangaladevi. another theory suggests the name may have come from a Portuguese word mean-ing “fortification”. actually over the centuries the city has been known by many names. In fact, even today, with so many different languages spoken in mangalore, the city still goes by long list of names, according to each lan-guage.

mangalore has a population close to 500,000. The eco-nomic engine of the city is centered on the port. man-galore is the ninth largest port in India and it is easy to see why. from coffee to cashew nuts, industrial chemi-cals and liquid petroleum gas, the new port of mangalore keeps busy with its imports and exports. The fishing fleet continues to employ hundreds if not thousands of people, just as it has for countless generations. In a way not much has changed. Spices and other sought-after commodities have been coming through the port city of mangalore for almost 2,000 years.

The city and surrounding region uphold India’s historic reputation for craftsmanship and highly skilled artisans. But as the modern age moves forward, many of the city’s young people have looked ahead and realized that edu-cation and information technology are a vital part of the future; and the future is now.

The majority of people in mangalore follow the Hindu religion while many others adhere to Jainism. Protestant, muslims and Catholics help to round out the diverse pop-ulation.

Very friendly people, a wide variety of restaurants, cultural events and holiday festivals, coconut trees everywhere you look, gently rolling hills and the fa-mous red-tiled roofs all combine to make this a very nice city. India has over 1,600 languages. That means there are over 1,600 ways to say “Welcome to mangalore”.

HISTOry ancient historians have made passing mention of mangalore. Each time the city is referred to as bustling port where traders from the around the arabian Gulf have come to load their merchant ships with the spices of India.

Over the many centuries the city has been ruled by numerous dynasties and a couple of empires. Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama opened a sea route to south west India in 1498. Portugal was seeking the spices of India. Da Gama’s voyage, though losing many of his crew to disease, was a tremendous financial success. muslim merchants who had traded with India for many centuries tried to warn local rulers about Da Gama and the Portuguese. It was to no avail and Portuguese power and influence quickly spread throughout much of the coastal regions of the arabian Sea. mangalore came under direct control of the Portuguese in 1520.

By the mid-1700s the Kingdom of mysore, under the rule of Hyder ali, con-trolled much of southern India. Hyder ali drove the Portuguese out of manga-lore and took control of the city. a series of wars took place over the next few years which eventually resulted in British control over much of India. manga-lore changed hands a couple times but the British ultimately prevailed.

India officially gained independence from Great Britain on august 15, 1947.

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maNGalOrE PlaCES Of INTErEST

1 The Artisan Village has been created to preserve some of the tra-ditional skills in danger of being lost to the modern age. Visitors

will see how rice is pounded and milled as it has been for centuries. Carpenters, furniture makers and stone carvers are among a few of the talented artisans working in this unique setting.

2 The Guthu House is the former home of wealthy landowners. The home has been restored with the help of talented artisans

who were skilled in carpentry and woodwork, brick, stone and tile. Visitors have the opportunity to see their truly intricate work.

3 The Gokarnath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva; known as the destroyer of evil. The temple was built in the early

1900s to fill the needs of the Billava community.

4 The Kadri Manjunath Temple is also dedicated to the worship of Shiva. The temple was built in the 11th century. Visitors to the

temple will see the Shiva lingam. a lingam is a Hindu phallus symbol used in traditional worship.

5 St. Aloysius Chapel is located on lighthouse Hill. This Catholic church is famous for its beautifully painted frescos. Some histo-

rians credit the church for attracting many Catholics to come and settle

in mangalore. The city has a large and thriving Catholic community; a bit unusual for India.

Beyond mangalore

Moodabidri is regarded as a holy city dedicated to the Jain religion. The temples date back to the 1600s. The Jain religion teaches the sanc-tity of life and the immortality of the soul.

SHOrE ExCurSIONS To make the most of your visit to man-galore and the surrounding area we suggest you take one of our orga-nized Shore Excursions. for information concerning tour content and pricing, consult your Shore Excursion Brochure or contact the Shore Excursion Desk. When going ashore, be advised to take only neces-sary items and secure any valuables onboard.

lOCal CuSTOmS Tipping: a 10-15% tip in restaurants is ap-propriate.

Bargaining: Prices in stores are set. Some local vendors may bargain.

lOCal CuISINE aND DrINK SPECIalTIES Being a coastal city it is understandable that fish and seafood are popular. Garlic, gin-ger, chili, curry and coconut are used in many recipes. Kori rotti are thin rice cakes which are dipped or covered in a rich chicken curry sauce. mutton Biryani is a stew which combines seasoned mutton and rice. fish Curry can be prepared in many different ways but if you like fish and curry then give it a try.

Visitors will find juice shops throughout the city. The drinks are made with fresh fruit and are perfect on a warm day. you might want to give sugarcane juice a try. a liquor known as Shendi is popular. It is made from the sap of coconut flowers.

SHOPPING There are modern shopping malls all over mangalore. Gold and silver jewelry, sandalwood carvings and silk sari are very popular items.

lOCal CurrENCy India’s official currency is the rupee (INr). aTms are widely available. major credit cards are accepted, depend-ing on the store.

TElEPHONE most long distance calls must be placed from hotels or telephone offices. Dial the following access codes to use a personal calling card:aT&T: 000.117mCI: 000.127

TraNSPOrTaTION Car rentals are available in mangalore. Buses run throughout the city however they may be a bit crowded and the routes are written in the Kannada language. Taxis are available but they are not metered so agree on a fare with the driver before depar-ture. If you want to get somewhere quickly and efficiently then try one of the many auto-rickshaws. The drivers will strike a bargain with you on the fare.

uSEful WOrDS aND PHraSES India recognizes over 1,600 different languages. Each language is then divided into regional or

local dialects. The primary language in mangalore is known as Tulu Nadu or simply Tulu. Other languages spoken in the city and region are Beary, Kannada and Konkani. In addition, if you happen to speak urdu, malayalam, Hindi or English you should have little problem.

English - Tulu

Hello - Namaskara yes - andh No - athth Please - Daya maltudu Thank you - mast upakara you’re welcome - SwagaataGood Bye - Thikkuga

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