Mangalore the headquarters of district of Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka is a beautiful and fast growing city. Tradition takes the place name Mangalore to the 10th century, which originated from the Mangala Devi temple built in the memory of a famous princess of Malabar.
The splendor of the natural scene with blue Arabian sea shimmering in the sun, swaying palms and luxuriant topical vegetation, attracts visitors.
Mangalore has a pride of place in the field of education. A variety of colleges and institutions offer many latest courses in different streams.