Someshwar Beach (Tulu/Kannada :Someshwara) is a beach located in Ullal in the city of Mangalore, India.[1]
Someshwar Beach | |
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Beach | |
Location | Ullal |
City | Mangalore |
Country | India |
Near by interests | Shree Somanatha Temple |
Government | |
• Body | Ullal Town Municipal |
The name 'Someshwara beach' is derived from the name of Lord Somanatha, whose temple is located on the sea shore dating back centuries.[2]
The hidden rocks and currents along this stretch of coast make this beach unsuitable for swimming.[3]
Close to this beach there is a hill called 'Ottinene Hill'. There is vegetation and a number of medicinal plants that grow naturally on this hill.[2]
Rudra Paadhe
editSomeshwara beach is known for large rocks on the beach called Rudra Shile or Rudra Paadhe, Rudra is Lord Shiva and "Shile" or "Paadhe" means rock in Tulu.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Someshwar Beach Mangalore (Location, Activities, Night Life, Images, Facts & Things to do) - Mangalore Tourism 2023". mangaloretourism.in. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Someshwara Temple and Beach at Ullal, Mangalore - Review of Someshwara Temple and Beach, Mangalore, India - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.in. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "Someshwar Beach, Mangalore (2021) | Photos, Best Time & More Info". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "Someshwara Beach | Mangalore Beach | Ullal". 2 December 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
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