Ullal( Tulu, Kannada :ಉಲ್ಲಾಳ ) is a panchayat town in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a small town about 8–10 km south of Mangalore close to the border between the two southern states of Karnataka and Kerala. It comprises two revenue villages Ullal and Parmannur in Mangalore Taluk. Ullal is located adjacent to City Corporation of Mangalore at a distance of 10 KM from District head quarters.

It is very famous for historic locations like Someshwara Temple, Summer Sands Beach Resort and Queen Abbakka's Fort at Ranipura, Seyyad madani dargah.

This quaint little sea town on the shore of Arabian sea was the setting for wide scale sea-erosion that occurred in the late 1990s and early this millennium. The local authorities however have tried to reduce the damage by placing sand bags near the advancing coastline, the benefits of this step are yet to be noted. Adjacent to summer sands beach resort is subhash nagar. The remains of Rani Abbakka's fort can be seen in the vicinity of Someshwara Temple.

This Town is an important trading centre for fish and fish manure. Fishing and Beedi rolling are main occupations of the residents of this town.

History:

Ullal town is one of the oldest towns in India. In 15th century it came under the rules of Portuguese. Still the remains of its glorious history can be seen in the beaches and other parts of Ullal. This place is famous for its historical and beaut values that are matchless.

Ullal Summer Sand Beach:

Ullal Beach is just 5km away from the beautiful city Mangalore. Ullal beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the 320 km stretched of Karnataka. Sea side of Arabian Sea is truly exemplary and is always waving. One can go to the beach easily as is well linked with roads and other transport means.

Ullal Beach in Karnataka is one of the popular beaches of Karnataka where tourists enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings, the long stretches of golden beaches and the cool sea breeze.

Ullal has a beautiful beach offering a perfect holiday destination for tourists looking for solitude. The casuarinas groves offer a perfect setting when the sun sets. The beach cottages, the swimming pool and the breezy morning are the perfect setting for one to relax. Tourists spend weekends enjoying a day in the scenic beauty of Ullal Beach in Karnataka.

Ullal Darga:

The Darga of Sayed Mohammed Shereful Madani, who is said to have come to Ullal from Madina 400 years ago is a famous darga in this region. Thousands of people from various states visit the mosque to participate in the Urus festival which is celebrated once in every 5 years.

Someshwara Beach:

It is 9 Kms to the south of Mangalore, and 1/2 Km from the Someshwara Bus stand, this beach is well known for the large rocks called "Rudra Shile". The historical Somanath Temple constructed during the regime of the famous queen Abbakka Devi is situated in the north side.

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Ullal Beach



Ulla Darga

Somanatheshwara Beach


Somanatheshwara Temple

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Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple:

This place is situated in the city of Mangalore, this beautiful temple is the abode of Lord Gokarnatha, another name for Lord Shiva. Compared to the other temples in and around Mangalore this temple was built pretty recently.

This temple was built by a devotee called H. Koragappa in the year 1912. Shri Narayana Guru, the great saint and philosopher who had visited Mangalore in the year 1912, expressed his wish that the Billavas should build a temple for Lord Shiva in the city. Accordingly Koragappa who belonged to the Billava family built the temple at a place which was believed to be the graze land for the horses during the rule of Tipu Sultan. Hence the name Kudre (horse) vali which transformed into kudroli over time.

The temple was later renovated in the year 1990 under the guidance of Soma Sunder, son of H. Koragappa. Sthapadi K. Dakshinamoorthy was the architect who designed and built the present temple in the Chola style of architecture. This transformed the temple into it's present grand and modern looks. The temple was reestablished in the year 1991. The new gopuram is 60 feet in height and very beautiful. A marble statue of Sri Narayana Guru was erected in the entrance of the temple and a crown studded with precious gems was given by the devotees. It's estimated the renovation cost Rs. 1 crore.

The other deities worshipped here are Goddess Annapoorneshwari (another name for Goddess Parvathi, wife of Lord Shiva), Lord Bhairava and Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvathi.

Daily poojas are held with great respect and honor. People in and around Mangalore visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. During Navarathri the shobhayathra of the navadurgas is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. Access to this temple is very easy. It's located at about 3 kms from Hampanakatte, the center of Mangalore city. Although many city buses stop near the temple, the quickest mode of transportation is by auto rickshaws or taxis.

It is situated 3 Km. away from main Nehru Maidan Bus StandTo get there take the City Bus No. 7, 7A, 13, 13A, 16, 16A.

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Lord Shiva

Goddess Annapoorneshwari


Lord Ganesha

Lord Bhairava







Photos: Amritraj Nayak-Mangalore & Wikipedia
Information Courtesy: Wikipedia