Mangalore was named after the deity Mangaladevi, the presiding deity of the Mangaladevi Temple, or a synonym of the goddess Tara of the Vajrayana Buddhist sect. According to local legend, a princess named Pari… See more

Mangalore's historical importance is highlighted by the many references to the city by foreign travellers. During the first century CE, the Roman historian Pliny the Elder referred to a place called "Nitrias" and said it was … See more

Mangalore is located on the western coast of India at 12°52′N 74°53′E / 12.87°N 74.88°E in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka state. It has an average elevation of 22 m (72 ft) above mean sea level. The c… See more

Industrial, commercial, agricultural processing, and port-related activities comprise this city's economy. The Dakshina Kannada district with its administrative headquarters at Mangalore has the highest Per Capita … See more