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'''Majali''' is a hamlet in the [[Uttar Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], India. It is situated in a coastal region called [[Kanara]] at the [[Goa]]-[[Karnataka]] border. The language spoken there are [[Konkani language|Konkani]] and [[Kannada language|Kannada]].

The village is a tourist destination for the beaches of [[Karwar]], including Tilmati Beach (also known as "black sand beach.") Local cuisine includes fish curry and fried fish rice. Majali also known as fishing village providing a constant fish supply to the southern part [[Goa]] as well as to the neighbouring districts.

== Traditions ==
The village contains many temples, including the Ramnath, Devati,Kashipurush, Betal ,Shanteri and Daad Temples. Every November, a major festival known as Karthik Punav is celebrated at Ramnath temple during [[Kartik (month)|Karthika Masa]]. This festival is a [[Ratha-Yatra]] which begins in Mahadev Temple (Van) in Majali and ends in Ramnath Temple at Gaongeri (Majali). Another festival celebrated is Markepunav, which takes place annually in the month of February during [[Margasira Masam|Margasira Masa]]. This festival is also a Ratha-Yatra which is a to and fro yatra between Devati temple and Daad temple.

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== Education and research ==

=== University education ===
[[Government Engineering College, Karwar|'''Government Engineering College''']] is an Engineering college in Majali, [[Karwar]], [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. Situated 6 mile away from [[Karwar]]. The college is affiliated to [[Visvesvaraya Technological University]], [[Belgaum]]

'''[[Girijabai Sail Institute of Technology]]''' is an engineering college in Majali, [[Karwar]], [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], [[India]], situated approximately 12 km from [[Karwar]] in the surroundings of Majali. The college is affiliated to [[Visvesvaraya Technological University]], [[Belgaum]]
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== Notable people ==
* [[Mahabaleshwar Sail]], Konkani writer, whose novel ''Hawthan,'' is based on the potters' colony in Majali.

==See also==
*[[Sadishivgarh]]
*[[Karwar]]
*[[Ankola]]
*[[Kumta]]
*[[Honavar]]

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Uttara Kannada district]]

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