Jalakanyaka at Shanghumukham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

A leisurely reposing gigantic mermaid, completely sculpted out of stone, is one of the major attractions of Shanghumukham Beach. Located a mere 8 km from the city, this beach is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers. The Shanghumukham beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Veli Tourist Village. The matsyakanyaka or jalakanyak is a gigantic, 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid and draws visitors from around the world.

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