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Manjarapalke (Tulu/Kannada:Manjaralke/Manjarapalke, Konkani: Manjerpalke) (also known as Kedinje) is a village or a small town in Karkala taluk of Karnataka, India.
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Location
Manjarapalke is located about 375 km (233 mi) from Bangalore. It lies between Karkala 12 km (7.5 mi) and Padubidri. A road from Manjarapalke goes to the interior of Bola, Beladi and Kanthavara as well. There is also a road to Moodbidri.
Features
The village is known for Kola, Nagara Panchami, etc. Manjarapalke has a number of natural and historical landmarks including Mujalottu Lake.
Language and people
Manjarapalke is multi-cultural and multi-lingual. It follows three religions, namely Hinduism, Christianity and Jainism. Local people speak four local languages: Tulu, Kannada, Konkani and Tamil along with Hindi and English. There are communities of Tuluvas (Bunts, Mogaveeras, Billavas, Dalits etc.), Konkanis (Gaud Saraswat Brahmins Roman Catholics), Kannadiga (Brahmins), Vishwakarma Bhrahmins, Jains, Brahmins.
Temples & Churches
Tradition
Hulivesha (Tiger dance) is a unique form of folk dance in Dakshina Kannada. It is considered 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 festivals such as Krishna Janmasthami.
Bhuta Kola or spirit worship is practised, usually at night. 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 Gaud Saraswat Brahmins 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.
Sport
Kambala or buffalo racing is also conducted in paddy fields. Korikatta (Cockfighting) is another favourite sport. To its supporters, cockfighting is an ancient sport in Manjarapalke held at the temples precincts in the northern parts of Kasaragod; it is not a blood sport but a feature of the rich cultural heritage of Tulunadu and an ancient ritual associated with the daivasthanams ("temples") here.