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. Shankhumugham is the prime location for Ganesh Nimarjan at the time of Vinayaka Chathurthi. The Shankumugham Beach located on the western side of Trivandrum. The beach is known for its white sand and for its splendid beauty. This sea has also a devotional touch as the idols of the dietiesLord Padmanabhaswamy, Lord Narasimha and Lord Krishna taken to this beach for bathing on a day called Arattu.This beach is quiet and serene hence pulls tourists in a large crowd.
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