Apsarakonda Explained

Apsarkonda
Pushpin Map:India Karnataka#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:14.231°N 74.446°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Canara
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Uttara Kannada
Subdivision Type4:Taluk
Subdivision Name4:Honnavar
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Kannada

Apsarkonda is an emerging tourist village near Honnavar, in the district of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India. It is situated 8 km from the Honnavar bus stand.[1]

Etymology

Apsarkonda means Pond of Angels. This is named after a pond facing the beach. The legend associated with the name of the waterfall is that it was the chosen place of the angels to take a bath and relax.[2]

Attractions

There is the Maha Ganapati and Ugra Narasimha temple, behind which the Apsarkonda waterfalls are found. There is a Pandava cave that is of historical significance. According to mythology, the Pandavas stayed here during their Vanavasa. There is a park near the falls maintained by the forest department. The Kelginoor lagoon near the beach is also a tourist attraction. Apsarkonda is known for its unexplored beaches.[3]

Gallery

File:Apsarkonda_Beach.jpg|Kelginoor pond facing the beachFile:Apsarakonda Falls.jpg|FallsFile:ApsarakondaBeachNearView.JPG|Beach

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uttara Kannada Tourism. 22 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150606033929/http://www.uttarakannada.nic.in/profile/TravelnTourism.html. 6 June 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar – An Enchanting Destination. 21 July 2014.
  3. Web site: Apsara Konda Beach.