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{{Short description|Overview of the culture of Mangalore (India)}}
{{Other uses|Mangalore (disambiguation)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
[[Dakshina Kannada]] that was partitioned from the erstwhile [[South Canara]], has been multicultural and is a little different from the prevalent culture of the [[Carnataca]] state of [[India]]. A native of Mangaluru is known as a ''Mangalurean'' in [[English language|English]], ''Kudladakulu'' in [[Tulu language|Tulu]], ''Kodyaalkar'' in [[Konkani language|Konkani]], ''Manglurnavaru'' in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and ''Maikaaltanga'' in [[Byari]].

==[[Tulu language|Tulu]] and [[Tulunaad]]'s Culture==
According to ''[[Keralolpathi]]'', the name ''Tuluva'' for Tuluvers comes from the [[Legend of Cheraman Perumals|Cheraman Perumal]] kings of [[Malabar region]], who fixed his residence in the northern portion of his dominions just before its separation from present-day [[Kerala]], and who was called ''Tulubhan Perumal''.<ref>{{cite book
| author = J. Sturrock | year=1894
| title= Madras District Manuals - South Canara (Volume-I) | publisher=Madras Government Press
| url= https://archive.org/details/dli.csl.3200/page/n1/mode/2up
}}</ref>

[[Yakshagana]] is a night-long dance and drama performance practised by [[Tuluvas]] with great fanfare.<ref name="Yakshagana">{{cite web
|url=http://www.szcc.tn.nic.in/07_folktheatre/karnataka/Yakshagana/yakshagana.html
|title=Yakshagana
|accessdate=7 December 2007
|publisher=SZCC, Tamil Nadu.
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070817224137/http://www.szcc.tn.nic.in/07_folktheatre/karnataka/Yakshagana/yakshagana.html
|archivedate=17 August 2007
|url-status=dead
}}</ref><ref>{{cite book
| last=Plunkett
| first=Richard
| title=South India
| publisher=Lonely Planet
| year=2001
| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JmL9KqczbRYC&q=yakshagana+unique&pg=PA53
| isbn=1-86450-161-8
| page=53
}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> ''[[Hulivesha|Piliyesa]]'' is a unique form of folk dance in the region fascinating the young and the old alike, which is performed during Marnemi (as Dussara is called in Tulu) and [[Krishna Janmashtami]].<ref>{{cite news
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Human-tigers-face-threat-to-health/articleshow/354160109.cms
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811134248/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-10-26/bangalore/27235282_1_tigers-pai-skin
|url-status=live
|archive-date=11 August 2011
|date=26 October 2001
|title=Human 'tigers' face threat to health
|access-date=7 December 2007
|first1=Stanley G
|work=[[The Times of India]]
|last1=Pinto}}</ref> ''Karadi Vesha'' (Bear Dance) is one more popular dance performed during [[Mangalore Dasara|Dasara]] in Mangaluru.<ref name="DAJ1">{{cite web |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?ex_id=726 |title=What's in a Name? |accessdate=4 March 2008 |author=Stephen D'Souza |publisher=daijiworld.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208022637/http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?ex_id=726 |archivedate=8 February 2012 }}</ref> ''[[Bhuta Kola]]'' a kind of [[spirit worship]] is usually done at night is practised by Tuluvers. [[Bhuta Kola]] is similar to [[Theyyam]] in Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/videos/news/news-in-videos/devakoothu-the-lone-woman-theyyam-in-north-malabar-1.3468731|title='Devakoothu'; the lone woman Theyyam in North Malabar|website=Mathrubhumi|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606105354/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/videos/news/news-in-videos/devakoothu-the-lone-woman-theyyam-in-north-malabar-1.3468731|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/This-year-Devakoothu-gets-a-new-face/articleshow/17735370.cms|title=Devakoothu: This year, Devakoothu gets a new face | Kozhikode News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Kambala]]'' or buffalo race is conducted in water filled paddy fields. ''Korikatta'' ([[Cockfight]]) is another favourite sport for the people. An ancient [[ritual]] associated with the ‘daivasthanams’ (temples) in rural areas, [[Hindu]] ''kozhi kettu'',<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite web |date=10 January 2008 |title=Police move against cockfight faces opposition |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article1175873.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112072927/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Police-move-against-cockfight-faces-opposition/article15140664.ece |archive-date=12 January 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]] |publisher=thehindu.co.in}}</ref> a religious and spiritual [[Cockfight (Sacred)|cockfight]], is held at the [[temples]] and also allowed if organised as part of [[religious]] or [[cultural]] events.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 September 2011 |title=Cockfight held at school |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article2434611.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112072554/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/cockfight-held-at-school/article2434611.ece |archive-date=12 January 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]] |publisher=thehindu.co.in}}</ref> ''[[Nagaradhane]]'' or ''Snake worship'' is practised according to the popular belief of the [[snakes in mythology|Snake god]], who goes underground and guard the [[Nāga|Naga]] species on the top.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=50662 |title=Nagarapanchami Naadige Doddadu |accessdate=28 January 2008 |publisher=Mangalorean.Com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209025322/http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=50662 |archivedate=9 February 2012 }}</ref>

==Konkani Culture==
[[File:World Konkani Centre.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru]]
There are about 22 ethnic Konkani communities live in Mangaluru,<ref>Suvarna Karnatakanthlya Konkani Lok; Fr. Richard Rego</ref> including [[Gaud Saraswat Brahmin]]s, [[Mangalorean Catholics]], [[Daivajna Brahmin|Daivadnyas]], [[Kudumbi]], [[Kharvi]], [[Gudigar]], [[Navayats]] etc. These communities speak dialects of [[Konkani language|Konknni]]. Religious festivals like car festivals of various Konkani Temples, Shigmo of Kudmi Community, Saanth Maarie of Christians keep alive the Konkani cultural ethos.

The [[World Konkani Centre]] designed by architect Dinesh K Shet, was built on a 3 acre plot called Konkani Gaon (Konkani village) at Shakti Nagar, Mangaluru, it was inaugurated on 17 January 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=55810 |title=Mangalore Goa CM Dedicates World Konkani Centre to Konkani People |website=www.daijiworld.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324031643/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=55810 |archive-date=2012-03-24}}</ref> "to serve as a nodal agency for the preservation and overall development of Konkani language, art and culture involving all the Konkani people the world over."

==Infrastructure==
[[File:Jyothi Talkies 0111.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The ''Jyothi Talkies'' was a popular [[film|cinema]] [[theatre]] in Mangaluru]]
The ''Bibliophile's Paradise'', a hi-tech [[public library]] run by the [[Corporation Bank]], is located at Mannagudda.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/04/01/stories/2006040100730100.htm |title=It's a treasure of books |accessdate=31 January 2008 |author=Raviprasad Kamila |location=Chennai, India |date=1 April 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102025050/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/04/01/stories/2006040100730100.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archivedate=2 November 2012 }}</ref> The ''Mangala Stadium'', which is the only full-fledged stadium in [[Dakshina Kannada]], is located in Mangalore.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/07/stories/2006080716740300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928131927/http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/07/stories/2006080716740300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2009 |title= Minister keen on improving sports infrastructure |accessdate= 18 February 2008 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=7 August 2006}}</ref>

==Practices==
[[File:Demon Yakshagana.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A typical [[Yakshagana]] artist]]
The [[Yakshagana]] is a night-long dance and drama performance practiced in Mangaluru.<ref name="Yakshagana"/><ref>{{cite book
| last = Plunkett
| first = Richard
| title = South India
| publisher = Lonely Planet
| year = 2001
| pages = 53
| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=JmL9KqczbRYC&q=yakshagana+unique&pg=PA53
| isbn = 1-86450-161-8
}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The ''[[Pilivesha]]'' (Tiger dance) is a folk dance unique to this area, which is performed during [[Navratri|Dasara]] and [[Krishna Janmashtami]].<ref>{{cite news
|url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/354160109.cms
|date = 26 October 2001
|title = Human 'tigers' face threat to health
|accessdate = 7 December 2007
|work = The Times of India
|first1=Stanley G
|last1=Pinto}}</ref> ''Karadi Vesha'' (Bear Dance) is performed during [[Navratri|Dasara]] in Mangalore.<ref name="DAJ1"/> ''[[Bhuta Kola]]'' or spirit worship, is practised here. ''[[Kambala]]'' or buffalo race is conducted in water filled paddy fields. ''Kolikatte'' ([[Cockfight]]) is another favourite sport for the people. To its supporters, [[cockfight]], an ancient sport involving a fight between specially reared fowls held at the temples precincts in northern parts of [[Kasaragod]], is not a blood sport but a feature of the rich cultural heritage of [[Tulunadu]] and an ancient [[ritual]] associated with the ‘daivasthanams’ (temples) here.<ref name="The Hindu"/>
''[[Nagaradhane]]'' or ''Snake worship'' is practised in the city according to the popular belief of the ''[[Nāga|Naga Devatha]]'' to go underground and guard the species on the top mangalore is known for Naga s during Punchami, the milk and Bonda (tender coconut) will be worshippped for god Naga in Naga bana(ant hill) and temples.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=50662 |title= Nagarapanchami Naadige Doddadu |accessdate= 28 January 2008 |publisher= Mangalorean.Com |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120209025322/http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=50662 |archivedate= 9 February 2012 }}</ref>

''Pad'danas'' (Oral Epics) which are ballad-like folk epics narrated in [[Tulu language|Tulu]] are sung by the community of impersonators together with the rhythmic beats.<ref name="DAJ1"/> Some of the popular [[Beary]] songs are {{Transliteration|tcy|kolkai}} (sung during the play of kolata), {{Transliteration|tcy|unjal pat}} (sung while putting a child to cradle), {{Transliteration|tcy|moilanji pat}} and {{Transliteration|tcy|oppune pat}} (sung at weddings).<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/13/stories/2007101361130300.htm
|title=Beary Sahitya Academy set up
|accessdate=15 January 2008
|location=Chennai, India
|date=13 October 2007
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102025141/http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/13/stories/2007101361130300.htm
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|archivedate=2 November 2012
}}</ref> The [[Eucharist]]ic Procession is an annual [[Catholic]] religious procession led on the first Sunday of the [[New Year]] of the [[Gregorian calendar]].<ref name="DAJ1"/>

==Festivals==
[[File:Dasara Navaratri decorations Kudroli Temple Mangalore Karnataka.jpg|thumb|307x307px| [[Gokarnanatheshwara Temple]] during Navaratri]]
[[Mangaluru Dasara]] is considered as one of the biggest festivals in Mangaluru and stands second place after Mysuru Dasara in state of Karnataka. The [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] festival is celebrated every year by erecting statues, worshipping them and immersing them in water bodies. ''Kodial Theru'' or ''Mangaluru Rathotsava'' (Mangaluru Car Festival) is one of the major festivals of the [[Goud Saraswat Brahmin|GSB]] community, which celebrates the car festival of the ''Sri Venkatramana Temple''.<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://www.ourkarnataka.com/states/mangalore/shrivenkataramanatemple.htm |title=Shri Venkataramana Temple (Car Street, Mangalore) |accessdate= 20 March 2008 |publisher= OurKarnataka.Com,Inc}}</ref> ''Monti Fest'' is one of the major festivals of the [[Mangalorean Catholics|Mangalorean Catholic]] community, celebrating the [[Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary|Nativity feast]] and the blessing of new crops.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?ex_id=129 |title=Monti Fest Originated at Farangipet – 240 Years Ago! |accessdate=11 January 2008 |author=John B. Monteiro |publisher=daijiworld.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125132305/http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?ex_id=129 |archivedate=25 January 2008 }}</ref> The ''Jain Milan'', a committee of the [[Jain community|Jain]] families of Mangaluru, organise the ''Jain Food Festival'' annually with a view to bring together all the members of the Jain community.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/11/24/stories/2007112450980400.htm
|title=Food for thought
|accessdate=18 January 2008
|author=Amrita Nayak
|location=Chennai, India
|date=24 November 2007
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928071329/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/11/24/stories/2007112450980400.htm
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|archivedate=28 September 2011
}}</ref> People of all faiths participate in the ''Mosaru Kudike'', which is a part of the celebrations to mark the [[Krishna Janmashtami]] festival.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/28/stories/2005082812400300.htm
|title='Mosaru Kudike' brings in communal harmony
|accessdate=22 February 2008
|location=Chennai, India
|date=28 August 2005
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924163416/http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/28/stories/2005082812400300.htm
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|archivedate=24 September 2011
}}</ref> Annual festivals are promoted during summer each year, to promote ''Karavali Utsav'' and ''Kudlostava'' which encourages the local cultural events. In 2006, the ''Tulu film festival'' was organized in Mangaluru.<ref name="FF">{{cite news
|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/23/stories/2006022315050300.htm
|title=Tulu film festival
|accessdate=19 January 2008
|location=Chennai, India
|date=23 February 2006
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828100518/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/23/stories/2006022315050300.htm
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|archivedate=28 August 2011
}}</ref> Mangaluru's Festivals are incomplete without Hulivesha /Pilivesha (Tiger dance) it brings attraction towards Mangaluru city .

==Cuisine==
[[File:Lobstermangalore.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Lobster neeruli, a local delicacy from the coastal city of Mangaluru, where seafood is popular.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/10/15/stories/2005101503560400.htm |title=The Hindu : Metro Plus Bangalore / Eating Out : Go for the Mangalore diet |access-date=13 September 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060406042931/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/10/15/stories/2005101503560400.htm |archive-date=6 April 2006 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>]]
[[File:Neer dosa03.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Neer dosa]], a variant of dosa is native to Mangaluru]]
Mangalorean cuisine is largely influenced by [[South Indian cuisine]]. Mangalurean curry uses a lot of [[coconut]] and [[curry]] leaves. [[Ginger]], [[garlic]] and [[Chili pepper|chili]] is also used in curry. Mangalurean fish curry is known for its taste in the whole of [[Kanara|Canara]]. Dishes of the [[Tuluva|Tulu]] community include ''[[Kori Rotti]]'', ''Kori Gassi'', ''Bangude Pulimunchi'', ''Beeja-Manoli Upkari'', ''[[Neer dosa]]'', ''[[Chicken Ghee Roast]]'', ''[[Chicken Sukka]]'', '' Channya Gasi '' , ''Boothai Gasi'', ''Kadabu'', ''[[Masala Dosa]]'' and ''[[Patrode]]''. The Konkani community has its specialities that include ''Daali thoy'', ''beebe-upkari'' (cashew based), ''val val'', ''avnas ambe sasam'', ''Kadgi chakko'' , '' molay randhoy ''. The ''Sanna-Dukra Maas'' (''Sanna'' – [[idli]] fluffed with toddy or [[yeast]]; ''Dukra Maas'' – [[Pork]]) of the [[Mangalorean Catholics]] and the [[Lamb and mutton|Mutton]] [[Biryani]] of the Mangalorean [[Muslim]]s are well-known dishes. An assortment of [[Pickled cucumber|pickles]] like {{Transliteration|tcy|happala}}, {{Transliteration|tcy|sandige}} and {{Transliteration|tcy|puli munchi}} are unique to Mangaluru. ''Khali'' ([[Hot toddy|toddy]]), a country [[Distilled beverage|liquor]] prepared from the coconut flower's sap is a well-known liquor of Mangalore.<ref name="DAJ1"/> The vegetarian cuisine is same as [[Udupi cuisine]]. Since Mangaluru is a coastal town, [[Fish]] forms the staple diet of most people. Mangaluru is known for sea food since its in costal region.The sea food available in Mangaluru is mainly attracted by other people over India. The authentic spice used in Kudla is all home made spices which brings taste to food prepared by all Mangalurean 's houses different from other places.

==Museums==
Mangaluru is the site of the [[Aloyseum]] and [[Srimanthi Bhai Memorial Government Museum]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/aloyseum-brings-alive-story-of-world-war-i-hero/article5709080.ece|title=Aloyseum brings alive story of World War I hero|date=20 February 2014|accessdate=17 December 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref name='bejaimuseum'>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/priceless-coins-with-loads-of-invaluable-history-779296.html|title=Priceless coins with loads of invaluable history|date=24 November 2019|accessdate=27 December 2019|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> Aloyseum houses various souvenirs such as pieces of the [[Berlin Wall]], Mangaluru's first car, whale skeleton, coins and medals of ancient kingdoms, etc.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/321044/aloyseum-glimpse-bygone-era.html|title=Aloyseum, glimpse into bygone era|date=23 March 2013|accessdate=16 February 2020|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> Srimanthi Bhai Memorial Government Museum at [[Bejai]] contains coins of ancient dynasties namely the [[Hoysala Empire|Hoysala]], [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagara]], [[Chola dynasty|Chola]], [[Adil Shahi dynasty|Adilshashis]], [[Roman Empire|Rome]], [[Kadamba dynasty|Kadambas]], [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]], [[Satavahana dynasty|Shatavahanas]], [[Gupta Empire|Guptas]], [[Delhi Sultanate]], [[British Raj]], princely states of [[Travancore]], [[Kingdom of Mysore|Mysore]], [[Baroda State|Baroda]], etc.<ref name='bejaimuseum'/><ref>{{cite web |title=All You Need To Know About Mangalore—Its Culture, Festivals and More! |url=https://rajseafront.com/about-mangalore/ |website=Rajseafront |publisher=Rajseafront |access-date=12 March 2023 |date=25 December 2022}}</ref>

==References==
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