Dakshina Kannada district is located in the state of Karnataka in India, with its headquarters in the coastal city of Mangalore. It is part of the larger Tulu Nadu region. The district covers an area nestled in between the Western Ghats to its east and the Arabian Sea to its west. Dakshina Kannada receives abundant rainfall during the Indian monsoon. It is bordered by Udupi district to the north, Chikmagalur district to the northeast, Hassan district to the east, Kodagu to the southeast and Kasaragod district of Kerala to the south. According to the 2011 census of India, Dakshina Kannada district had a population of 2,083,625. It is the only district in Karnataka state to have all modes of transport like road, rail, water and air due to the presence of a major hub, Mangalore. This financial district is also known as the Cradle of Indian banking.
Bantwal is a suburb of Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India, and the headquarters of Bantwal taluk. It is located 25 km (16 mi) East of Mangalore city center. BC Road-Kaikamba of Bantwal is one of the fastest developing areas in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
D. Veerendra Heggade is an Indian philanthropist and the hereditary administrator of the Dharmasthala Temple. He succeeded to the post at the age of 19, on October 24, 1968, the 21st in his line. He administers the temple and its properties, which are held in trust for the benefit of devotees and of Dharma. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha since July 2022.
MoodabidriMūḍubidire;, is a town and taluk in Dakshina Kannada district. It lies 34 km northeast of the district headquarters, Mangalore, in Karnataka, India.
Ujire is a town near Dharmasthala. It is in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. Ujire is an important junction for travelers in this region. The road at Ujire deviates to Dharmasthala, Kottigehara and Belthangady.
Amtady is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Balthila is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Kanyana is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. The majority of the population are Hindus, Catholics and Muslims and the main languages spoken are Tulu, Kannada, Beary, Malayalam and Konkani.
Kepu is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Kolnadu is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Narikombu is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, at a distance of 28 km from Mangalore city in Karnataka.
Naringana is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Phajeer is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, at a distance of 23 km from Mangalore city.
Sajipamuda is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Tenkayedapadavu is a panchayat village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. Administratively, it is under Mangalore taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. It is located at a distance of 26 km from Mangalore city. There are two villages in the gram panchayat, Tenkayedapadavu and Badagayedapadavu. The village Tenka Yedapadav is the part of Yedapadavu, divided for easier administration of village. The Post name is "Shibrikere" which means "Shabari lake". In Yedapadav there are 2 temples, the Shri Rama Mandira and the Shri Adishakthi Durga Parameshwari Temple. There are also 2 primary and secondary level schools, and one Pre-University college named "Swami Vivekananda Pre-University college, Yedapadavu". Shri Krishna Janmastami & Ramanavami are two festivals that are held in the village, with the people taking to celebrate "Masaru Kuduke ustava" in a grand manner. Yedapadav is the middle village for Ganjimatt and Moodbidiri and also Kuppe Padavu.
Veerakamba is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Vittalpadanur is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district.
Ira is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. Ira is situated at a distance of 30 km from Mangalore city. Ira is a showcase gram panchayat known for its cleanliness, sanitation and development projects. KIADB is planning a 700 acres (2.8 km2) small scale industrial park in Ira. This includes a Textile Park of 300 acres (1.2 km2).
Shamboor is a village in Bantwal Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It is located 5 km from a small city called Panemangalore to the East.
Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple is a temple located in Polali, Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. The primary deity of the temple is Shri Rajarajeshwari. The temple was constructed in the 8th century AD by King Suratha and has been developed by many dynasties which ruled over the region. The idol of Sri Rajarajeshwari, another name/form of the divine Goddess Sri Lalita Tripurasundari, is completely moulded from clay with special medicinal properties. The temple portrays Hindu architecture with roofs adorned with wooden carvings of gods and copper plates. Daily and special poojas are conducted in the temple under the auspices of the head priest madhava bhat. Annual festivals are held in the temple with much fanfare. Polali Chendu festival is an important festive event where football is played to represent the fight of good over evil. The Chendu festival is followed by the annual festival in March, which lasts for a month and is attended by people from all over the world.
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