Apsarkonda | |
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 Apsarakonda Temple | |
Apsarkonda Location within Karnataka Show map of KarnatakaApsarkonda Location within India Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 14°13′52″N 74°26′46″E / 14.231°N 74.446°E / 14.231; 74.446 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Canara |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Taluk | Honnavar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | 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
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Kelginoor pond facing the beach -
Falls -
Beach
References
References
- "Uttara Kannada Tourism". Archived from the original on 6 June 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- "Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar – An Enchanting Destination". Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Apsara Konda Beach".