Team Mangalore

{{Short description|Kite designers in Karnataka, India}}

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Team Mangalore is a group of kite enthusiasts from the Indian city of Mangalore in the state of Karnataka. The team is known for making kites of unique designs, which depict the folklore and culture of India.{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-kite-runners-of-mangalore-to-fly-to-hong-kong-1900986|title=Kite runners of Mangalore to fly to Hong Kong {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2013-10-09|newspaper=dna|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-03}}

Team Mangalore is known for the kites with the themes of Indian mythology, legends and ethnic designs, such as Yakshagana, Gajaraj, Garuda, Pushpaka Vimana and others. Team Mangalore is behind many kite designs out of which Kathakali, Flying Lizard, Yakshagana are the famous creations. They have participated in various international kite festivals in countries like Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, France, Thailand, United Kingdom and Sri Lanka.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/Team-Mangalore-for-kite-festival-in-Dieppe-France/article14620366.ece|title=Team Mangalore for kite festival in Dieppe, France|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-03}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-pushpaka-vimana-will-soar-into-lankan-skies-1586580|title=Pushpaka Vimana will soar into Lankan skies {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2011-09-13|newspaper=dna|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-03}}