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Hampankatta, Mangalore
Hampankatta (pronounced as 'Hampanakatte' in Tulu and Kannada) is the centre of Mangalore City, Karnataka. Hampankatta also called as Happananakatte/Hampankatte/Hampananakatte/Hampanakatte. Most of the public utilities are located here and the locality boasts the most buzzing commercial activity in the city. Hampanakkatte was named by the British in 1920. Its original name was 'Appanakatte'. It was named after a person called ''Appanna Poojary'' who constructed a 'well' in the region around 1900, hence it was named Appannakatte. He used to feed his bullock cart etc. in those days and used to take rest. Mangalore Central Rail connectivity in Mangalore was established in 1907. Mangalore was also the starting point of India's longest rail route. The city has two railway stations, Mangalore Central (at Hampankatta) and Mangalore Junction (at Kankanadi). A metre gauge railway track, built through the Western Ghats, connects Mangalore with Hassan. The broad gauge track connecting Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Kerala border, 297 km south of Goa. Mangalore is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves. The city developed as a port in the Arabian Sea during ancient times, and has since become a major port of India that handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It is also the country's seventh largest container port. Mangalore has been ruled by several major powers, including the Kadambas, Alupas, Vijayanagar Empire, Keladi Nayaks, and the Portuguese. The city was a source of contention between the British a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statebank, Mangalore
Statebank, Mangalore is a locality in Mangalore which is also the heart of Mangalore. In simple words State Bank is what Majestic area is to Bangalore. Mangalore's city bus station is also situated in State Bank. Almost all the city buses in Mangalore have State Bank as the destination location, which is why it is common for one to see "State Bank" written in bus route display of most of the private and KSRTC buses. This place would have inherited this name as the main branch of State Bank of India of Mangalore Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ... region is located at Old Port Road. References Localities in Mangalore {{Karnataka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakshagana
Yakshagaana is a traditional theatre, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the period of the Bhakti movement.Prof. Sridhara Uppura; 1998; ''Yakshagana and Nataka Diganta''; publications. It is sometimes simply called "Aata" or ''āṭa'' (meaning "the play"). This theatre style is mainly found in coastal regions of Karnataka in various forms. Towards the south from Dakshina Kannada to Kasaragod of Tulu Nadu region, the form of Yakshagana is called ' and towards the north from Udupi up to Uttara Kannada it is called '. Both of these forms are equally played all over the region.(Not sure about this one but) Yakshagana is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn. Its stories ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beary Language
Beary or Byari (ಬ್ಯಾರಿ ಬಾಸೆ ''Byāri Bāse'') is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken by the Muslim communities mainly of Karnataka (Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District, Udupi districts) and extreme northern end of Kerala like Manjeshwaram, Kunjathur, Uppala, Hosangadi of Kasaragod district (''Byaris'')., p. ix Bearys speak a language made of Malayalam idioms with Tulu language, Tulu phonology and grammar. This language is traditionally known as ''Mappila Bashe'' because of Bearys' close contact with Mappila, the Malayali Muslims. Due to the intensive influence of Tulu for centuries, it is today considered close to both Tulu language, Tulu and Malayalam. Features The language uses the Arabic language, Arabic and Kannada language, Kannada alphabets for writing. Being a distant cousin of other dialects of Malayalam and surrounded by other language family, linguistic groups for centuries, mainly Tulu, the dialect exhibits ancient features as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town Hall, Mangalore
Town Hall of Mangalore, inaugurated on 29 December 1964 is a Town Hall situated in Hampankatta locality of Mangalore, Karnataka which is a prominent platform for all major social, political and cultural events in the city. Overview Yakshagana, Tulu, Kannada, Konkani Dramas are staged in Town Hall. Especially most of the Tulu Tulu may refer to: People *Derartu Tulu (born 1972), Ethiopian long-distance runner *Walid Yacoubou (born 1997), Togolese footballer nicknamed "Tulu" India *Tulu calendar, traditional solar calendar generally used in the regions of southwest Kar ... Drama's maiden show is played here before the teams start their tours. It was renovated in November 2016 at a cost of Rs 4.58 crore and was inaugurated on Children Day References Buildings and structures in Mangalore {{India-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalore Central Railway Station
Mangaluru Central railway station, formerly Mangalore Central railway station (Station code: MAQ) is the main railway terminus in the city of Mangalore. It is one of the major railway stations in Karnataka state and it is the biggest terminal station under Palakkad railway division. There is also another railway station named Mangalore Junction railway station, previously known as Kankanady railway station. The Mangalore region provides the highest freight revenue to the Palakkad division, which sums up to 90 percent of the total revenue which the Palakkad division generates. Mangalore Central comes under the Southern Railway and also provides connectivity for Konkan Railway and South Western Railway of the Indian Railways. It is one of the 5 central railway stations of India. Location Mangalore Central railway station is located at Old Kent road, Hampankatta. The other major railway station in the city, Mangalore Junction located at Darbar Hill, Padil, Mangalore 57500 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
