Someshwar Beach

Someshwar Beach (Tulu/Kannada :Someshwara) is a beach located in Ullal in the city of Mangalore, India.[1]

Someshwar Beach
Beach
Someshwar Beach
Someshwar Beach
LocationUllal
CityMangalore
CountryIndiaIndia
Near by interestsShree Somanatha Temple
Government
 • BodyUllal 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 number of medicinal plants that are grow naturally on this hill.[2]

Someshwara Beach is where you can find the revered Someshwara Temple, dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. Local beliefs suggest that the rocks that adorn the beach are a result of the deity’s presence.[4]

Rudra Paadhe

Someshwara 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 language.[5]

Rudra Padhe at Someshwara Beach, Ullal, Mangalore

References
  1. "Someshwar Beach Mangalore (Location, Activities, Night Life, Images, Facts & Things to do) - Mangalore Tourism 2023". mangaloretourism.in. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  2. "Someshwara Temple and Beach at Ullal, Mangalore - Review of Someshwara Temple and Beach, Mangalore, India - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.in. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. "Someshwar Beach, Mangalore (2021) | Photos, Best Time & More Info". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  4. "Someshwar Beach Mangalore: A Complete Guide to Visiting 2023". 16 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  5. "Someshwara Beach | Mangalore Beach | Ullal". 2 December 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
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