Thumbe

Thumbe
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village
Thumbe
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°52′N 74°59′E / 12.87°N 74.98°E / 12.87; 74.98
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Nearest CityMangalore
Population
 (2001)
  Total
5,558
Languages
  OfficialTulu, Kannada, Beary
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Thumbe is a census town in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Thumbe in Kannada literally means a minute white flower without any fragrance but considered extremely auspicious for worship of Shiva.