8/9/2019 Victoria Iruris
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All this and more makes Mangalore a city of vivid contrasts.See
you in Namma kudla for Victoria Iuris 2015!!
About Namma kudla!
In the coastal region of the South-Western part of India is
situated the harbour townof Mangalapuram, or the city of Mangalore.
Eternally blessed is the land ofenchantment of Sahyadri mountains.
Bountiful rivers meandering down themountains and the nature is
clothed in all her lush-full greenery. Narrow windingstreets, lofty
coconut trees, quaint gable-roofed houses, beautiful
beaches,temples and churches, the heady fragrance of Mangalore
Mallige are few of themany things which makes Mangalore what it
is.
The largest urban coastal centre of Karnataka, and the fourth
largest city in thestate, Mangalore is demographically diverse with
several languages includingTulu, Konkani, Kannada and Beary Bashe
commonly spoken, and is the largest cityof the Tulu Nadu region.
Mangalorean cuisine is largely influenced by the SouthIndian
cuisine, with several cuisines being unique to the diverse
communities of thecity. Mangalore Fish Curry is a popular dish in
Kanara.
The Yakshagana, a night-long dance and drama performance, is
held inMangalore, while Pilivesha (tiger dance), a folk dance
unique to the city isperformed during Dasara and Krishna
Janmashtami. Bhuta Kola (spirit worship), isusually performed by
the Tuluva community at night.
