Mangala Devi Temple,Mangalore

Mangalore has the ancient 10th century Mangala Devi temple that has given the town its name. Situated Just 2 Kms from the heart of the city.

Kadri Manjunatha Temple, Mangalore

The Kadri Hill is famous for the 11th century Kadri Manjunatha Temple, with the surrounding tanks with natural springs and laterite caves, also knows as the Pandava Caves. The bronze image of Lokeshawara and Guatama Buddha in the Dhyani posture point to its Buddhist origins. The Kadri Kambala(Buffalo race) takes place here in December. Situated Just 2 Kms from the heart of the city.

Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple is set by Shri Narayana Guru, the great Philosopher, Saint and social reformer from Kerala. The temple is built in the Chola Gopuram Style. The main deity of this temple is Shiva.Situated Just 1 Kms from the heart of the city.

Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

Seventy five Kms. East of Mangalore, set in sylvan surroundings on the lower slopes of the Western Ghats, this well known pilgrimage center is an interesting amalgam of faiths. The Manjunatha Temple is a prominent Shaivaite Center, that has Madhwa Vaishnavaite priests and is administered by a hereditary Jain family, the Heggades. The Jain influence can be seen in the 39 ft. statue of Bahubali, erected in 1980 on the hill near the temple. Opposite the temple is the Manjusha Museum which houses a wide rage of objects, including ancient scripts on palm leaves, silver jewellery and religious statuary. Charity is a way of life here and pilgrims that throng the temple are given free food and lodging for three days. During the annual festival, Laksha Deepotsava held in November-December, one lakh lamps are lit and literary and religious discourses held.

Kukke Subrahmanya Temple

Nestled between hills, this pilgrim center, 104 Kms. from Mangalore is famous for the temple of Kukke Sri Subrahmanya. The epics narrate how the divine serpent Vasuki and other snakes took refuge under God Subrahmanya, in the caves. Here God Subrahmanya is worshipped as a snake, which is the god's divine power. A ritual dance called Nagamandala is performed during the worship, where the dancer wears the attire of Ardhanarishwara(half man, half woman), symbolising the concept of female(prakruthi) and male(purusha) forces being one.

Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple

Twenty Kms East of Mangalore is the Durga Parameshwari Temple, located on an island in Nandini river. The chief deity is in the form of an udhbhava moorthi(naturally formed). The pillars of the temple bear beautiful sculptures.

Southadka Sri Ganapathy Temple

Southadka is a pilgrimage centre located at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Belthangadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannda district. The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a 'Garbha gudi' and temple structure. It is surrounded by fascinating greeneries and open round the clock for offering prayers.

Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple, Bappanadu, Mulki

Placed at 29 KMs away from north of Mangalore and 29 KMs away  from south of Udupi near NH 17. Placed at south coast of Shambhavi river.The main deity of this temple is Goddess Shree Durgaparameshwari. Bappanadu Dolu (musical drum) is well known and beating of the drums during annual festival of the temple is an important part of celebration

Placed at  20 Kms away from bantval city and 20 KMs away from Mangalore city and 10 Kms away from  Mangalore Airport(Bajpe Airport).

Sri Mahalingeswara Temple, Puttur

Placed at main city of Puttur near police station. It is one of the well known temples of Dakshina Kannda.

Sri Karinjeshwara Temple, Karinje, Bantval Taluk

Situated at a place called Karinja of  Kavalamudur village of Bantval taluk. 38 Kms away from Mangalore   and 14 Kms away from Bantval.  Could be reached from(2 KMS) a place called VAGGA on  Mangalore-Belthangady route.The Karinjeshwara is a Shiva-Parvati temple stands high on the hill amidst beautiful surroundings

 Uppinagady is  at a distance of 55 KMs away from Mangalore. The temple is known as dakshina kashi and located at the confluence of two rivers NETHRAVATHI and KUMARADHARA.

Anantha Padmanabha Temple Kudupu

 Located at 10 KMs away from Mangalore city in Mangalore-Karkala highway. This temple is dedicated to Lord Anantha Padmanabha (Lord Vishnu) and famous for serpent worship. Annual festival 'Shashti' is a famous religious ceremony and 'Nagarapanchami' is celebrated with great devotion here.

Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple, Bantval taluk

 Loacted at 28 Kms away from Mangalore city. Placed near Pane-mangalore city of Mangalore Taluk. This is one of the oldest temples and it is located on the top of the hill. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One has to climb the hill to reach this temple. There are ponds atop of the hill and deveotees take a holy dip in these ponds.