Apsarakonda
| Apsarakonda ಅಪ್ಸರಕೊಂಡ | |
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  Apsarakonda   Apsarakonda | |
| Coordinates: 14°13′52″N 74°26′46″E / 14.231°N 74.446°ECoordinates: 14°13′52″N 74°26′46″E / 14.231°N 74.446°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Canara |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Taluk | Honnavar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
Apsarakonda 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
Apsarakonda 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 Maha Ganapati and Ugra Narasimha temple, behind which you find Apsarakonda falls. There is a Pandava caves which is of historical significance. According to mythology Pandavas stayed during their Vanavasa.
Apsarakonda is known for its unexplored beaches.[3]
Gallery
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Pond facing the beach
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Falls
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Beach
References
- ↑ "Uttara Kannada Tourism".
- ↑ "Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar – An Enchanting Destination". Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ↑ "Apsara Konda Beach".
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