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[[File:ശംഖുമുഖം കടൽത്തീരത്തെ മത്സ്യകന്യക ശില്പം.jpg|thumb|Mermaid at Shankumughom beach at Trivandrum]]

'''Shankumugham Beach''' is a beach in [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] of [[Kerala]], south [[India]]. The beach is on the western side of [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (Trivandrum) 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. - The city of the Holy Anantha {{!}} India|url=https://trivandrum.nic.in/tourist-place/sankhumugham-beach/|access-date=2020-09-07|language=en-US}}</ref> with eating kiosks and open-air theatre with car parking facilities. Good food can be enjoyed at the Old Coffee House, just across the beach, which is also a vantage point for enjoying the sunset. The beach is not well maintained, with garbage littering the entire area.

Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arattu Mandapam, Shanghumugham|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/arattu-mandapam/599|access-date=2020-09-07|website=Kerala Tourism|language=en}}</ref> - The presiding deity of the city. Thousands of Hindus perform ‘Bali Tharpanam’ during special occasions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thousands offer Bali Tharpanam on Karkidaka Vavu|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thousands-offer-bali-tharpanam-on-karkidaka-vavu-karkidaka-vavu-thirunelli-thirunnavaya-1.2109274|access-date=2020-09-07|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> Shankhumugham is the prime location for Ganesh Nimarjan at the time of Vinayaka Chathurthi.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Binayak|first=Poonam|title=Ganesh Chaturthi: The Hindu Festival Celebrating Lord Ganesha|url=https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/5-things-you-should-know-about-ganesh-chaturthi/|access-date=2020-09-07|website=Culture Trip}}</ref>

On the Arattu day at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], images of Lord Padmanabhaswamy, Lord Narasimha, and Lord Krishna are taken in procession to the [[Laccadive Sea]] at Shanghumugham beach.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Alpashi and Painkuni Arattu festival of Sree Padamanabhaswamy Temple {{!}} Festivals of Kerala|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/|access-date=2020-09-07|website=www.keralaculture.org|language=en}}</ref> His Highness the now-titular Maharaja of Travancore 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 at Shanghumugham, images are taken back in procession which marks the conclusion of the festival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Alpashi festival comes to a close|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2018/nov/15/alpashi-festival-comes-to-a-close-1898337.html|access-date=2020-09-07|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

The sculpture of '''Sagarakanyaka''' - [[Mermaid]] by [[Kanayi Kunhiraman]] is an added attraction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Backwaters - Kerala, Kerala Travel, Real Estate, Kerala Matrimonial|url=http://www.kerala.com/pages/keralabackwaters-thiruvananthapuram|access-date=2020-09-07|website=www.kerala.com}}</ref> This giant statue is more than 35 metres long. The 'Jawaharlal Nehru Park of Traffic signs for children' is situated here,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thiruvananthapuram: Traffic park to get a lease of life|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2019/may/25/thiruvananthapuram-traffic-park-to-get-a-lease-of-life-1981335.html|access-date=2020-09-07|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> which is helpful for the children to understand the traffic rules while playing in the park. The park also provides cycling facilities for small children.

The military area of [[Southern Air Command (India)|Southern Air Command]] of the [[Indian Air Force]] and part of the main airport are situated near Shankumugham Beach.<ref>{{Cite web|title=On cloud nine: Differently-abled students visit Air Force Station|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2019/oct/10/on-cloud-nine-differently-abled-students-visit-air-force-station-2045427.html|access-date=2020-09-07|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

[[Veli, Kerala|Veli]] Tourist Village is near the beach. Boating facilities are offered at this picnic spot. Speed boats, restaurants and well-landscaped gardens are available.

{{See also|Thiruvananthapuram Tourist spots}}

==How to reach==
* Nearest city - [[Thiruvananthapuram]] - 8 km
* Nearest railway station - [[Thiruvananthapuram Central]] and [[Kochuveli railway station]]
* Nearest airport - [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]]
* Nearest bus station - [[Central Bus Station Thiruvananthapuram]]

==Picture gallery==
<gallery class="center">
File:Sh-beach1.jpg | Aaratu Mandapam
File:Jalakanyaka at Shankumugham beach.JPG | Sagarakanyaka or Jalakanyaka
File:High tide warning at Shankumugham beach.JPG|High tide warning at the beach during one of the monsoon days
File:Chacha Nehru Traffic Training Park, Thiruvananthapuram.JPG|Chacha Nehru Traffic Training Park
File:A sculpture at Shankumugham beach.JPG|A sculpture at the beach
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Shankumugham Beach}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9GSbVurcS4 A short YouTube Video narrating things to be visited At Shankumugham beach]

{{Waters of Kerala}}
{{Tourism in Kerala}}

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:Beaches of Kerala]]

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TawannaIbarra: minor cleanup

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