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'''Maravanthe''' is a village and a [[beach]] near [[Kundapura]], [[Karnataka]], India. |
'''Maravanthe''' is a village and a [[beach]] near [[Kundapura]], [[Karnataka]], India. |
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It is about 115km from industrial hub [[Mangalore]], 55 km from [[Udupi]] and 39 km from tourist town of [[Bhatkal]]. 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/> |
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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). |
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). |
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==Economy== |
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==Maraswamy temple &Shri Durga Yaksheshwari Temple== |
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'''Maraswamy temple''' is on the beach near '''Maravanthe'''.Also '''Shri Durga Yaksheshwari Temple''' is the temple in the village of '''Maravanthe'''. |
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[[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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==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. |
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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[[File:Maravanathe Beach 1 (10).JPG|thumb|300px|Maravanthe is a favorite stopover for vehicles on NH 66]] |
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==Education== |
==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. |
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==Tourism== |
==Tourism== |
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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&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]]. |
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&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]]. |
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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> |
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{{wide image|Saurpanika river Arabian Sea Kundapur.jpg|1400px|NH66 near Maravanthe}} |
{{wide image|Saurpanika river Arabian Sea Kundapur.jpg|1400px|NH66 near Maravanthe}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Kollur, Udupi district|Kollur]] |
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*[[Bhatkal]] |
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*[[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]] |
*[[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]] |
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*[[Om beach]] |
*[[Om beach]] |
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*[[Mangalore]] |
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*[[Udupi]] |
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*[[Murdeshwara]] |
*[[Murdeshwara]] |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 15:49, 10 April 2021
Maravanthe | |
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Village | |
 Maravanthe beach | |
  Maravanthe Location in Karnataka, India  Maravanthe Maravanthe (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13°42′18″N 74°38′31″E / 13.705°N 74.642°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Languages | |
| • Official Languages | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 576224 |
| Website | www |
Maravanthe is a village and a beach near Kundapura, Karnataka, India.
It is about 115km from industrial hub Mangalore, 55 km from Udupi and 39 km from tourist town of Bhatkal. 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
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, and onion being the main crops.
Education
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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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]
See also
References
- ^ Sastry, Anil Kumar (28 May 2018). "Protecting a 2.5-km spectacular shoreline at Maravanthe". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ a b c Trekking Holidays in India : Outlook traveller - Outlook Pub. India.(2005) ISBN 9788189449001 [1]
- ^ Role Of Fisheries In Rural Development, by S. Giriappa, Daya Books (1994) ISBN 9788170351269, Page 46. [2]
- ^ Studies in tourism, wildlife parks conservation By Tejvir Singh.Pub: Metropolitan(1982) Page.280 [3]
- ^ "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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