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Shankumugham Beach is a beach in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala,
south India. The beach is on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
city and very near to Trivandrum International Airport.
The vast stretch of white sand and the serene atmosphere, away from the
crowd in the city, provide all the ingredients for relaxation and for
spending an ideal evening. There is also a “Star Fish Restaurant” with
eating kiosks and open-air theatre with car parking facilities. Good
food can be enjoyed at the Indian Coffee House, just across the beach,
which is also a vantage point for enjoying the sunset. Unfortunately,
the beach is not well maintained with garbage littering the entire area. |
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Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri
Ananthapadmanabhan - The presiding deity of the city. Thousands of
Hindus perform ‘Bali Tharpanam’ during special occasions. Shanghu mugham
is the prime location for Ganesh Nimarjan at the time of Vinayaka
Chathurthi.
On the Arattu day at Thiruvananthapuram, images of Lord Padmanabhawamy,
Lord Narasimha, and Lord Krishna are taken in procession to the
Laccadive Sea at Shanghumugham beach. His Highness the former Maharaja
of Travancore,Sri Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma, will lead the
procession with the royal sword in hand, who will be escorted by members
of the Royal family, armed guards, temple authorities, mounted police,
and officers. After the ceremonial bath in Shanghumugham, images are
taken back in procession which marks the conclusion of the festival.
The
military airport of the Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force is
situated at Shankumugham Beach.
Veli Tourist Village is near from the Shankumugham Beach boating
facilities are offered at this picnic spot. Speed boats, restaurants and
well landscaped gardens are available.
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