In Mangalore - people, culture and festivals form an integral part of the city. Mangalore is situated in the Indian state of Karnataka and also serves as its chief port. It is situated on the west coast of the country. The Western Ghats span the city of Mangalore on its eastern side.
Being the operational headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district, Mangalore lies on the backwaters formed by the Gurupura River and Netravati River. This South Indian city is popular for its exquisite temples, flourishing industries and sun-kissed beaches.
The residents of Mangalore are mostly Hindus. But, a certain section of the population in Mangalore also belongs to other religions like Jainism and Islam. Tulu, Kannada, Beary Bashe, Konkani and English are the chief languages that are spoken by the inhabitants of this city. A good fraction of the people follows Christianity as well. The Muslims in Mangalore mainly belong to the Beary community.
Mangalore is considered to be a multicultural city. The vibrant culture of the people of this city is amply highlighted through their different dance forms, handicrafts, cuisines, festivals as well as the rural sports.
