Netrani is a small island of India located in the Arabian Sea. It is the only heart island which is present in India. It is off the coast of Karnataka situated approximately 10 nautical miles from the temple town of Murudeshwara in Bhatkal Taluka. The island can be seen from the mainland over 15 km away. Views above give this island the appeara…
Netrani is a small island of India located in the Arabian Sea. It is the only heart island which is present in India. It is off the coast of Karnataka situated approximately 10 nautical miles from the temple town of Murudeshwara in Bhatkal Taluka. The island can be seen from the mainland over 15 km away. Views above give this island the appearance of being heart-shaped. Its animal inhabitants include wild goats and many pigeons. It has scuba diving and a variety of water sports facilities available to have fun and is easily accessible from Bhatkal, Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai or Bangalore. It lends itself to picnicking. There are dive shops at Murdeshwar and Goa which regularly organize trips to the island. It is known locally as Nitra Gudo. The famous Hindu temple Jai Bajrangbali Temple is here. It is renowned for the ancient ritual of offering mangoes to Lord Hanuman, symbolizing strength and blessings. This tradition, linked to the Valmiki Ramayana, attracts thousands of devotees each year.
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