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Karkala is very known city of the state of Karnataka, India. It is the about 30kms from Udupi and 35kms from Mangalore. It is about 30kms from the coast of the Arabian Sea, and is known for its temples and well famous people. The main languages of Mangalore are Tulu, Kannada, and Konkani.

Karkala
Situated in the Western coast of India and abutting the Arabian Sea, Mangalore has been historically a ship building centre. Being a strategic port it was always under conflict in the past, thus having been ruled by several varied dynasties, Mangalore today is a blend of the new and old.

Karkala is a Kannada word which derived from "karikallu" a place with black stones. Mangalore is the administrative headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district, in southwestern Karnataka (formerly Mysore) state, southern India, a port on the Arabian Sea.

Karkala's economy is dominated by agricultural processing. It has several famous pilgrim centres. The district is a leader in more than one way in banking, private entrepreneur-ship and in general awareness amongst people.

Its magnificent Ramasamudra Lake flouting its Nelumbiums, black granite outcrops standing tall and dark, the serene smile of Bahubali, Jain basadis galore, blue hillocks on the east all make Karkala a man's concept of paradise.

Karkala receives very heavy rainfall, measuring up to 4000mm, during the monsoon period between June to September.

Attractions

 * Chatumukha basadi.
 * Gomateshwara statue.
 * Shri Padu tirupati Venkatarama Temple.

Major industries

 * Cashew factory (BRK cashew exports).

Nearby places
Mudabidri is the city of the Budhism religion. Known for its religious places of worship, the region is also blessed with green fields, water falls, and a rich variety of flora and fauna.


 * Udupi Shree Krishna Temple.
 * Malpe Beach.
 * Kaup (pronounced Kaapu) Light House & Beach.
 * Gokarnatheshware Temple, Kudroli, Mangalore
 * Turtle Bay, Kundapur.

Major educational institutions

 * Bhuvanendra College.