Manjarapalke

Manjarapalke (Tulu/Kannada:Manjaralke/Manjarapalke, Konkani: Manjerpalke) AKA Kedinje is a village or a small town in Karkala Taluk of Karnataka, India. MPalke is located about 375 km from Bangalore. It lies on the way between Karkala and Padubidri. A road from Manjarapalke goes to interior places to Bola, Beladi and Kanthavara as well. You can find a short cut road to Moodbidri.

This place is also known for Kola, Nagara Panchami etc.

It is about 12 km from Karkala and is a favorite place to have fun.

MPalke has a number of natural and historical landmarks including the Mujalottu Lake.

Language and people

Manjarapalke is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual place that follows three religions namely Hinduism, Christianity and Jainism. Local people normally speak four local languages Tulu, Kannada, Konkani and Tamil Hindi English are also well understood. There are communities of Tuluvas (Bunts, Mogaveeras, Billavas, Dalits etc.), Konkanis (Gaud Saraswat Brahmins Roman Catholics), Kannadiga (Brahmins), Vishwakarma Bhrahmins, Jains, Brahmins.

Temples & Churches In & Around

> Sri Vitobha Bhajana Mandali > Nandalike Temple > Bola Temple > Mujalottu Temple > One church

Tradition

Hulivesha (Tiger dance) is a unique form of folk dance in Dakshina Kannada. It is considered as the favored carrier of Goddess Sharada (the deity in whose honor Dussera is celebrated), and is performed during the Dussera celebration. It is also performed during other festivals like Krishna Janmasthami. Bhuta Kola or spirit worship is practised, usually at night. Kambala or buffalo racing is also conducted in paddy fields. Korikatta (Cockfighting) is another favourite sport for village people. Nagaradhane or snake worship is also practised according to the popular belief that the Naga Devatha go underground and guard the species above. Konkani speaking GSBs have their own tradition of celebrating Rathotsava and Deepotsava like the Kannada speaking Brahmins.

The Christians in Manjarapalke celebrate a special feast called Saanth Maari also known as Attur Church festival for 3 days. Thousands of people from all over India attend!!!!

Education

• Sri Vidya Bodhini Higher Primary School

Companies

• Bola Cashew Factory, Manjarapalke

Meteorological Details

City Area 0.5sq.km Length of Roads 5 km. Total Water Supply 1 Type of Land Wet. Water Supply Source Open Well, Borewell. Summer Temperature 38 Degree Celsius. Winter Temperature 24 Degree Celsius. Agriculture Crops Paddy, Coconut, Arecanut, Jackfruit.

Population 500

Weather Details

Humidity 56.54587% Cloud Cover 32%

 Visibility     8 km         Max Temp.           34°C 
 Dewpoint       20°C         Min Temp.           23°C 
 Ceiling        2,316.5m     Departure           -1°C 
 Apparent Temp. 33°C         High Past           34°C 
 Wind Chill     30°C         Low Past            30°C 

Wind Speed 8 km/h Precipitation 0.0 mm Wind Direction NW Wind Gusts 12 km/h