Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka Bound by the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, Mangalore derives its name from the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi. Milagres Church is one of the oldest churches in South Canara, Aloyseum is a small museum with a large eclectic collection which includes mounted skeletons of wild animals, The main attraction here is Lakshadeepotsava held during karthika maasa.