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Environs 13th-century Vaishnava teacher,
The pleasant beach Madhava, is believed to have
resort at Ullal is just 12 km founded the temple by installing
(7 miles) south of the city. an image of Krishna he had
Numerous Jain temples rescued from a shipwreck. Parked
and monasteries dot outside the temple are the
the villages around festival chariots with dome-like
Mangalore. The finest towers made of bamboo and
is the elaborate 15th- covered with colourful textiles.
century Chandranatha After passing through the
Basti at Mudabidri, entrance gate, pilgrims bathe
35 km (22 miles) to the in the tank before entering the
northwest. Dominating main sanctuary with its silver
the summit of a hill at doors and viewing window.
Karkala, 18 km (11 miles) Surrounding the square are other
further north, is the 13-m temples and the eight mathas
(43-ft) high Gommateshvara associated with the Krishna
monolith (1432), an Temple, built in the typical
obvious imitation of the Kanara style with wooden
Terracotta-tiled rooftops in Mangaluru larger and earlier one at verandahs and sloping roofs.
Sravana Belgola (see p526). Udipi also lends its name to
q Mangaluru The 16th-century Chaturmukha the inexpensive eateries that
Basti, a perfectly symmetrical originated here. Catering to
South Kanara district. 357 km (222
miles) W of Bengaluru. * 399,000. temple with a central chamber a local clientele, the menu
~ 20 km (12 miles) N of city centre, enshrining 12 tirthankaras, concentrated on traditional
then taxi or bus. £ @ n Karnataka stands at the base of the hill. South Indian vegetarian food,
Tourism, Hotel Indraprastha, Light The pilgrimage town of such as the masala dosa and idli
House Hill Road, (0824) 244 2926. Dharmasthala, 75 km (47 miles) (see pp558–9). These restaurants,
to the east, is well known for its with their affordable rates, quick
This thriving port on the Shiva temple. Its Gommateshvara turnover and simple but good
estuary of the Netavati and statue was installed in 1973. food, are now found all over India.
Gurpur rivers is the largest city
in Dakshina (South) Kannada, Environs
the coastal district famous for its w Udipi About 5 km (3 miles) west of
coffee, cashew nut and pepper Udipi district. 58 km (36 miles) N of Udipi is Malpe Beach, where
plantations. Rich harvests of Mangaluru. * 113,100. £ fishing boats can be hired for
these crops have attracted n Tourist Office, Krishna Building, excursions. Manipal, 4 km
traders through the ages. Arab Car Street, (0820) 252 9718. (2 miles) to the east, is an
merchants first came here in _ Pargaya (Jan), Chariot Festival (Aug). industrial and educational
the 13th and 14th centuries, centre. The House of Vijaya nath
and were later followed by the All roads in Udipi lead to the Shennoy in Manipal, now a
Portuguese and the British. large open square in the city museum. It is an example of a
Mangaluru today, presents a centre, where the Krishna traditional home, with a fine
panorama of terracotta-roofed Temple is located. This is the collection of everyday objects.
houses, whitewashed churches, focal point of all activity, spiritual
temples and mosques, nestling and commercial, in this bustling E House of Vijayanath Shennoy
amid groves of coconut palms. pilgrim town. The famous Open Mon–Sat.
Among its historic monuments
is the old watchtower, known as
Sultan’s Battery, built of laterite
in 1763 by Haider Ali of Mysuru
(see pp522–3).
Mangalore’s 19th-century
churches include the domed
Church of the Most Holy Rosary
and the Jesuit College of St
Aloysius. Situated at the foot of
Kadiri Hill, 3 km (2 miles) north
of the city, is the 17th-century
Manjunath Temple, with some
superb bronze images of the
Buddha, dating to the 10th–
11th cen turies and installed
in the porch. Priests performing rituals during the Chariot Festival at Udipi
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp701–702 and pp716–17

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