Sri Gopalakrishna Temple

Sri Gopalakrishna Temple is located in a quiet, peaceful and serenic Shaktinagar in the outskirts of the Mangalore city. The magnificent five-storey Sri Gopalakrishna Temple at Classique Village in the locality has turned into a pilgrim centre and also a tourist attraction.

Gopal Krishna Temple

The temple spread over 1.5 acres, is in accordance with Vasthu principles and also in adherence to the purity practices followed in the building of temples in the bygone era. In the five storey complex, the temple is located in the fifth floor.  One can easily reach the temple by local K.S.R.T.C bus stop.

This unique Devasthanam is built with the perfection of Vaastu & architectural proficiency under the guidance of renowned architect Muniyangala Krishna Prasad. The 108 steps leading from the basement to the Garbha Gruha symbolizes 108 names of Lord Krishna chanted through Sri Krishna Ashtotthara.

The temple complex spreads over 1.5 acres, is in accordance with Vasthu principles and also in adherence to the purity practices followed in the building of temples in the bygone era. The whole structure of the entrance gateway at the temple is Aestheically designed in chaste Tamil Nadu style.

Entrance of the temple

The Temple has some features such as splendid carvings, grand auditoriums, magnificent gopurams,  polished granite sanctum sanctorum, decorative motifs on walls,  ample car parking, blended with motor able approach roads are bound to attract thousands of pilgrims to this holy centre.

Temple at the top Floor

Temple Auditorium

Third floor auditorium

Lord Krishna

Carvings at Gopal krishna temple (churning of the ocean|)

Sunset At Gopal Krishna Temple

At the top of this Temple, we are fortunate to gaze at a panoramic view lined with, the sea view in the west, the charming city of Mangalore with it’s countless coconut trees all around, the modernity mirroring through the view of MRPL in the north, the Airport in the North East and many more of the sort. This Devamandir of Lord Gopalakrishna is indeed the incessant holy spring of immeasurable tranquility and spiritual solace.   

Top View from the temple

View from temple Top 

St Francis Xavier Church

St. Francis Xavier Church, also known as Bejai Church, is a historic Roman Catholic Church situated in the Bejai locality of Mangalore.

 The church was built in 1869 on a plot of land measuring 5.37 acres at Bejai, which was obtained from the British government. The original structure was a chapel from which Sunday masses were offered.


The church was constructed in 1928 and is one of the well Know churches in Mangalore.

St Francis Xavier Church

Side view of the Bejai church

Parishioners gather around here for various occasion such a Christmas, Easter, Good Friday services, Sunday and daily services with devotion.

Roman Catholic church at Bejai

The architecture of the church is from old British and complementing the Mangalorean style. the simple and artistic designs of the church is regularly maintained by the parishioners who even contribute for renovating it.   

Creative architecture of  Bejai Church

Corridor of Bejai church

Engraved Pillar of St Francis Xavier Church Mangalore

In front of the church in the same compound there is Graveyard which is there since the inception of he church.

Graveyard at St Francis Xavier Church,Bejai

Cemetery in front of Bejai church 

Milagres Church (Mangalore)

The Milagres Church 

Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Milagres

English: Church of Our Lady of Miracles

Is one of the historic Roman Catholic Church situated in the Hampankatta locality of Mangalore. The church was built in 1680 by Bishop Thomas de Castro, a Theatine from Divar, Goa. 

Milagres Church Mangalore front view 

The original structure was constructed at the site of the present-day cemetery. It is one of the oldest churches in Dakshina Kannada.

The Old Milagres Church was demolished by the ruler Tipu Sultan along with the other churches of Mangaluru.

Later after Tipu Died the Church was reconstructed by captive Mangalorean Catholic who returned back. one among them was was a baker Lawrence Bello, who built a chapel to replace the demolished church, on the site of the present church at a cost of Rs. 400. 

The present church is build in the year 1911 after the 1811 church completed its 100 years when  the facade of the church collapsed.

Black and white structure of Milagres Church Mangalore

Statue of Mother Mary at Milagres Church

The special statues at the church are of Mother Mary, Guardian angel and other angels. Which were recently renovated for the 100 years of celebration in 2011 and changed to silver grey color.

The Archangel Michael, sword in hand, tramples on a dragon/serpent representing Satan.

St Paul stands with his sword that reminds us that he turned from persecuting Christians to protecting them.

Inside view of Milagres Church Mangalore 

The church has lot of history behind of construction and the number of priest served the parish. 

Panambur Beach, Karnataka

Pananbur Beach is located at a distance of 10 kms from the Mangalore city.  One can take a easy roadway facility by Kochi-Panvel Highway by personal vehicle or City Bus which is quiet frequent.  

Panorama shot of Panambur Beach 

Panambur Beach Picnic spot 

Panambur beach is also know as Picnic sports where families gather to celebrate birthday and Anniversaries.A good place to spent time with your loved once.



Beautiful breakwater is set at end of the beach which is barrier and entry to New Mangalore Port. One can enjoy beautiful scenes of ships closely by reaching the Breakwater shed which illegal though according to the guidelines of New  Mangalore Port Authority.

Breakwater Shed At Panambur Beach

View of New Mangalore Port

View of Panambur beach 

Fishes near Breakwater in Panambur

Rocks at Panambur Beach

Panambur Beach is great place to relax, student from different colleges around the city come here to spent their evening and weekends with their friends.

Girl standing near the shore and enjoying the waves

Panambur beach is an ideal place to go for evening walk with friends and family. Experiencing the Soft sand and  sound of waves breaking at the shore.

A walk at the beach 

Beautiful shadow footprint at Panambur beach

One can always wait to watch the beautiful sunset scene at Panambur beach.

Tourist playing in the Panambur beach

Lovely sunset at Panambur Beach

Panambur beach has Jet ski rides, Boating, Dolphin viewing, Food stalls, besides Trained Beach Lifeguards and Patrol vehicles to ensure the safety of the visitors to the beach.

With increase in the number of tourist the Mangalore Tourism department has introduced  activities like horse Riding,Water-scooter, Parasailing, Camel rides.  The beach is available for Private Parties, Product & Service launch events, Promotions, and Weddings.

 Panambur beach Horse Riding 

Water-Scooter ride

Golden Sun rays in the beach

Due to the good maintenance of the beach by Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project, Panambur Beach has been awarded as one of the cleanest & best maintained Beaches in the country.

Bandar Port

Mangaluru located at the the Dakshin Kannada district, with a close connection to the Arabian Sea making it a hub for Business and various form trades. One of the biggest trading is of Fishes. 

Every morning when Mangaloreans are still asleep;This part of the city is awake, Beginning their day by collecting their share of fishes from the fisher men who reach Bandar Port.

Fishing Boats supplying fishes for the Day

Bandar Port, Mangaluru

With around 300 boat reaching the port for  their dealers and exporters of fishers, the port looks busy.

Early morning at Bandar Port Mangalore

The Local traders and Suppliers gather up in the Port for Auction daily morning.

Traders Bargaining at Bandar Point

Deal of the Day

People Buying fish at Bandar Port

More than 2000 Fisher women collect their fishes from port daily for their stocks and distribute in the city and earn their living.

Women Separating Fishes

Fisherman Holding Big size fish 

Fishing is one of the important source of income for Mangaloreans providing job to many traders.Both young and experienced Traders come for auction and try their lucky. 

 Tiger Prawns in display

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Fishes on display

Unloading the fishes from boat

Goods Carrier at the Bandar Port

Fishermen enjoy their lives at the Port earning their Bread.

fish market

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