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'''Maravanthe''' is a village and a [[beach]] near [[Kundapura]], [[Karnataka]], India.
'''Maravanthe''' is a village and a [[beach]] in [[Byndoor Taluk]], [[Udupi]] District, [[Karnataka]], India.


Outlook travel considers it one of Karnataka's most beautiful beaches.<ref name=outlook/>it is about 115km from industrial hub mangalore and 55&nbsp;km (34&nbsp;mi) from Udupi. NH-66 (erstwhile NH-17) runs next to the beach and the Suparnika River flows on the other side of the road, creating a spectacular scenery that is considered the only one of its kind in India. The Suparnika, which almost touches Arabian Sea here, makes a U-turn and goes westward to join the sea after a journey of nearly more than 10&nbsp;km (6.2&nbsp;mi).
It is about 115&nbsp;km from industrial hub [[Mangalore]], 55&nbsp;km from [[Udupi]].18&nbsp;km from [[Kundapura]]. and 21&nbsp;km from [[Byndoor]]. NH-66 (erstwhile NH-17) runs next to the beach and the [[Souparnika River|Suparnika]] River flows on the other side of the road.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/protecting-a-25-km-spectacular-shoreline-at-maravanthe/article24010079.ece|title=Protecting a 2.5-km spectacular shoreline at Maravanthe|last=Sastry|first=Anil Kumar|date=2018-05-28|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-07-19|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> ''Outlook traveller'' considers it one of Karnataka's most beautiful beaches.<ref name=outlook/>


The Suparnika River, which almost touches the [[Arabian Sea]] here, makes a U-turn and goes westward to join the sea after a journey of nearly more than 10&nbsp;km (6.2&nbsp;mi).
==Maraswamy temple==


==Economy==
Maraswamy temple is on the beach near Maravanthe, and this temple has three garbha griha where three deities are worshiped. One is [[Varaha]] or wild boar,Sri [[Vishnu]] and God [[Narasimha]] the incarnation of lord vishnu. This makes it a rare temple of India. It is also called Varahaswamy temple. Tortoise, crocodile and fish are part of worship in this temple, as depicted by rock drawings in front of garbhagudi of three deities.
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Fishing is main activity of the fisher folk of this area, but infrastructure for marketing the marine produce is not well developed.<ref>Role Of Fisheries In Rural Development, by S. Giriappa, Daya Books (1994) {{ISBN|9788170351269}}, Page 46. [https://books.google.com/books?id=mhYj-cnzV10C&dq=maravanthe&pg=PA46]</ref> Native boats and small diesel trawlers are used for fishing. Seafaring is avoided during the monsoons. Agriculture is another important activity, with coconut, paddy being the main crops.


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==Education==
[[Souparnika River|Souparnika river]] makes a U-turn in the east side of temple, This river makes islands, which are called kudru. The eastern view from this point is beautiful with palm trees, green fields<ref>Yojana, Volume 36 Pub. by India. Planning Commission, India. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.(1992) Page 72 [https://books.google.com/books?id=6ntDAAAAYAAJ&q=maravanthe&dq=maravanthe&source=bl&ots=BPbqekVgjZ&sig=7SGyuB21b14jF-QYmJ9564BMP9I&hl=en&sa=X&ei=t4IXUI2zFsPJrAeUroCYCw&ved=0CFgQ6AEwCA]</ref> and [[Kodachadri]] peak visible at the far eastern end and makes a reflection in the river.
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Primary education and high School education is available in the village. Students go to nearby [[Kundapura]] taluk centre for higher education.

==Activities==
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Fishing is main activity of the fisher folk of this area, but infrastructure for marketing the marine produce is not well developed.<ref>Role Of Fisheries In Rural Development, by S. Giriappa, Daya Books (1994) {{ISBN|9788170351269}}, Page 46. [https://books.google.com/books?id=mhYj-cnzV10C&pg=PA46&dq=maravanthe&hl=en&sa=X&ei=roAXUNPLFoPirAf42ICACw&ved=0CGIQ6AEwCTgU#v=onepage&q=maravanthe&f=false]</ref> Native boats and small diesel trawlers are used for fishing. Seafaring is avoided during the monsoons. Agriculture is another important activity, with coconut, paddy, and onion being the main crops.


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==Tourism==
[[File:Maravanathe Beach 100 (43).jpg|thumb|300px|Maravanathe Beach at dawn]]
[[File:Maravanathe Beach 100 (43).jpg|thumb|300px|Maravanathe Beach at dawn]]
[[File:Maravanathe Beach 1 (10).JPG|thumb|300px|Maravanthe is a favorite stopover for vehicles on NH 66]]


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The Maravanthe beach is a beautiful beach town with white sand spread miles and miles along the coast fetches the beach a nickname of Virgin Beach.<ref name=outlook>Trekking Holidays in India : Outlook traveller - Outlook Pub. India.(2005) {{ISBN|9788189449001}} [https://books.google.com/books?id=2gmCAAAAMAAJ&q=maravanthe]</ref> This place has been identified by government agencies as having potential for tourism with leaflets proclaiming several facilities.<ref>Studies in tourism, wildlife parks conservation By Tejvir Singh.Pub: Metropolitan(1982) Page.280 [https://books.google.com/books?id=HKEsAQAAMAAJ&q=maravanthe]</ref> There are places to stay on the highway,<ref name=outlook/> but the alternative would be at the nearby town, [[Kundapura]].
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==Education==
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Education in the village is improving, with primary education and high School education available. Students go to nearby taluk centre, [[Kundapura]] for higher education.

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==Tourism==
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The Maravanthe beach is beautiful.<ref name=outlook>Trekking Holidays in India : Outlook traveller - Outlook Pub. India.(2005) {{ISBN|9788189449001}} [https://books.google.com/books?id=2gmCAAAAMAAJ&q=maravanthe&dq=maravanthe&source=bl&ots=ljuxWadcHJ&sig=xBkrbRN1-Dhi8U_JlWimIbw5rL0&hl=en&sa=X&ei=fZcTUOT_BMfqrQedmIHoCg&redir_esc=y]</ref> This place has been identified by government agencies as having potential for tourism with leaflets proclaiming several facilities.<ref>Studies in tourism, wildlife parks conservation By Tejvir Singh.Pub: Metropolitan(1982) Page.280 [https://books.google.com/books?id=HKEsAQAAMAAJ&q=maravanthe&dq=maravanthe&hl=en&sa=X&ei=5XwXULDkA9DtrQeK-4CACw&ved=0CEsQ6AEwBQ]</ref> There are places to stay on the highway,<ref name=outlook/> but the alternative would be at the nearby town, [[Kundapura]].


At the nearby [[Gangolli]] port, tourists can join fishermen in their fishing trips.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maravanthe – A Weekend Getaway Near Udupi |url=https://www.karnataka.com/maravanthe/about-maravanthe/ |website=Karnataka News & Featured Stories, Tourism Places in Karnataka State |publisher=Karnataka.com |access-date=25 December 2020}}</ref>
At the nearby Gangoli port, tourists can request fishermen and, for a fee, accompany them to the sea the next day, at 4am, and stay fishing with the locals till noon.


{{wide image|Saurpanika river Arabian Sea Kundapur.jpg|1400px|NH66 near Maravanthe}}
{{wide image|Saurpanika river Arabian Sea Kundapur.jpg|1400px|NH66 near Maravanthe}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Kollur, Udupi district|Kollur]]
*[[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]]
*[[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]]
*[[Om beach]]
*[[Om beach]]
*[[Mangalore]]
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*[[Udupi]]
*[[Murdeshwara]]
*[[Murdeshwara]]
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*[[Byndoor]]
*[[Kundapura]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:07, 10 October 2024

Maravanthe
Village
Maravanthe beach
Maravanthe beach
Maravanthe is located in Karnataka
Maravanthe
Maravanthe
Location in Karnataka, India
Maravanthe is located in India
Maravanthe
Maravanthe
Maravanthe (India)
Coordinates: 13°42′18″N 74°38′31″E / 13.705°N 74.642°E / 13.705; 74.642
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictUdupi
TalukByndoor
Languages
 • Official LanguagesKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
576224
Websitewww.maravanthe.in

Maravanthe is a village and a beach in Byndoor Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka, India.

It is about 115 km from industrial hub Mangalore, 55 km from Udupi.18 km from Kundapura. and 21 km from Byndoor. NH-66 (erstwhile NH-17) runs next to the beach and the Suparnika River flows on the other side of the road.[1] Outlook traveller considers it one of Karnataka's most beautiful beaches.[2]

The Suparnika River, which almost touches the Arabian Sea here, makes a U-turn and goes westward to join the sea after a journey of nearly more than 10 km (6.2 mi).

Economy

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Fishing is main activity of the fisher folk of this area, but infrastructure for marketing the marine produce is not well developed.[3] Native boats and small diesel trawlers are used for fishing. Seafaring is avoided during the monsoons. Agriculture is another important activity, with coconut, paddy being the main crops.

Education

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Primary education and high School education is available in the village. Students go to nearby Kundapura taluk centre for higher education.

Tourism

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Maravanathe Beach at dawn

The Maravanthe beach is a beautiful beach town with white sand spread miles and miles along the coast fetches the beach a nickname of Virgin Beach.[2] This place has been identified by government agencies as having potential for tourism with leaflets proclaiming several facilities.[4] There are places to stay on the highway,[2] but the alternative would be at the nearby town, Kundapura.

At the nearby Gangolli port, tourists can join fishermen in their fishing trips.[5]

NH66 near Maravanthe

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sastry, Anil Kumar (28 May 2018). "Protecting a 2.5-km spectacular shoreline at Maravanthe". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Trekking Holidays in India : Outlook traveller - Outlook Pub. India.(2005) ISBN 9788189449001 [1]
  3. ^ Role Of Fisheries In Rural Development, by S. Giriappa, Daya Books (1994) ISBN 9788170351269, Page 46. [2]
  4. ^ Studies in tourism, wildlife parks conservation By Tejvir Singh.Pub: Metropolitan(1982) Page.280 [3]
  5. ^ "Maravanthe – A Weekend Getaway Near Udupi". Karnataka News & Featured Stories, Tourism Places in Karnataka State. Karnataka.com. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
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