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History
The Mangalore church of Our Lady of Rosary was once the church of an old Portuguese factory. It was built in 1568 by the Portuguese. According to oral tradition, the image of the Virgin Mary on the high altar was discovered by fishermen at sea when it became entangled in their net. It was later transported and put at the church. The Bamonn caste worshipped the picture of Our Lady of the Rosary on the high altar, and the church was their major place of worship. When Italian traveler Pietro Della Valle visited Mangalore in 1623, he mentioned it.
Tipu Sultan, the king of Mysore, desecrated and demolished the church in 1784. The church was later rebuilt, beginning in 1813. The previous cathedral was dismantled in 1910, and the current church was built in its place. Our Lady of Rosary Church is the only church in the Mangalore Diocese with a dome atop the vast sanctuary. The cross on the cathedral's top was lit brightly to serve as a signal for seafarers, every night. At the church's entrance is the Portuguese King's royal stone symbol, which commemorates their landing in Mangalore.
Architecture
Divo of Bombay, a Jesuit brother, was the designer of the new cathedral. With 48 major arches, 12 central arches, and 50 sub-arches, the construction is made up of a succession of matching arches. Around 45 tiny arches can be found on the verandah's periphery.
The dome is a duplicate of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, with hefty metal ribs, modest metal reinforcements, and water-proofed red brick and mortar utilizing indigenous techniques. Ships approaching Mangalore port used to be able to view the cathedral's dome, which was a stunning sight.
Activities
- You can go there and pray inside the church.
- People also visit the church to participate in the carols.
- There is also a confession room available inside the church.
- You can click photos and record videos outside of the church.
Tips for visiting
- Try to maintain silence inside the church.
- Do not take any eatables or food items inside the church.
- Clicking photos or recording videos inside the church is strictly prohibited.
Best time to visit
Mangalore is best visited between the months of October and February. You can expect a small crowd during this time because it is peak season. Between June, July, August, and September, Mangalore has mild weather.
Nearby Atractions
- St. Aloysius Chapel
- Sun Set Point
- Pilikula Nisargadhama
- Panambur Beach
- Dakke viewpoint
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Chowki Bazar: this is a traditional market where you can get traditional style clothes and fabrics.
- The fresh house: this is a juice house where you can get fresh fruit and vegetable juices.
- Dhakke Fish Market: This market provides varieties of different kinds of fish.
- Old central market: this market is famous for fresh groceries and vegetables.
- Fathima Stores: yeah you can get groceries and vegetables but at a wholesale rate.
Nearby Hotels
- Royal Plaza
- Hotel Citywalk Residency
- Metro Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Paramount suites
- Grand Plaza Hotel
Interesting Facts About Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral
Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral is the one church in the Mangalore Diocese with a dome atop the vast sanctuary. The cross on the cathedral's dome was lit to serve as a signal for seafarers, each and every night. At the entrance, you can see the Portuguese King's royal stone symbol. This symbol commemorates their landing in Mangalore.
