Mangalore

Mangalore (State: Karnataka) is located at a distance of 350 kms from Bangalore. On the one side it has Arabian Sea, while on the other side there are Western Ghat mountain ranges. The city derives its name from the local Hindu Goddess Mangaladevi. It is one of the important port on the Arabian Sea. Its history dates bac to 7th century and it has been ruled by several prominent dynasties. Today it is a major educational hub in India.


Major attractions here are:

• Mangaladevi Temple
• Venkataramana Temple
  
• Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple
  
• Kadri Manjunatheswara Temple
  
• Sharavu Ganapathi Temple
  
• Kateel Durgaparameshwari
  
• St. Aloysious Chapel (1, 2)
• Milagres Church
• Light House Hill
  

Transport system in Mangalore include private buses, Government buses, trains, taxis and autorickshaws. The city bus service is operated by private operators and provides excellent connectivity through out the city and beyond.

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St. Aloysius Chapel, Mangalore

The St. Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore (State: Karnataka) is located in the campus of St. Aloysius College. In 1184, it was built by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni.

The chapel which looks simple externally is an architectural gem. People who have seen chapels outside India say that it can be compared with any other chapels in Rome.

The uniqueness of the chapel is in the paintings inside the chapel that cover every inch of the walls. The paintings are still in good shape. A glimpse of painting can be seen in the above image.

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