Śrī Maṅgalādevī Temple
The goddess who gave Mangaluru its name
⭐ Why it is famous
The city is named after this Devī. The Navarātri Śāradā maṇḍapa and the Marnemi (Vijayadaśamī) procession are among coastal Karnataka's largest street festivals.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built by the Alupa king Kundavarma in the 9th century at the instance of the Nātha yogis Matsyendranātha and Gorakhanātha, in memory of the princess Premaladevi who took saṁnyāsa as Maṅgaladevi.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 20:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Kumkumārchana and Rangapūjā sevā at the counter
- Traditional dress advised
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Maṅgalādevī Temple, Mangaluru, Dakshina KannadaMangaluru Central (MAQ) — 3 km
Mangaluru bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Mangaluru International (IXE) — 18 km
Autos and city buses from Hampankatta to Bolar–Mangaladevi, 3 km.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- All Mangaluru hotels
- Homestays in Ullal
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹7,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Netravati river front
- Ullal Someshwara rocks
- Mangaluru fish market
📅 Best time to visit
Navarātri (September–October)