Majali, Karnataka
| Majali | |
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  Majali Location in Karnataka, India  Majali Majali (India) | |
| Coordinates: 14°54′N 74°06′E / 14.900°N 74.100°ECoordinates: 14°54′N 74°06′E / 14.900°N 74.100°E | |
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| State | Karnataka |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Majali is a hamlet in the Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. It is situated in a coastal region called Kanara. It is situated at the Goa-Karnataka border. Kannada language is spoken here.
The village is a tourist destination for the beaches of Karwar, including Tilmati Beach (also known as "black sand beach.") Local cuisine includes fish curry and a fried fish rice.
Traditions
The village contains many temples, including the Ramnath, Devati, Shanteri and Dad Temples. Every November, a major festival known as Karthik Punav is celebrated at Ramnath temple during Karthika Masam. This festival is a Ratha-Yatra which begins in Mahadev Temple (Van) in Majali and ends in Ramnath Temple at Gaongeri (Majali). Another festival celebrated is Markepunav, which takes place annually in the month of February during Margasira Masam.
Notable people
- Mahabaleshwar Sail, Konkani writer, whose novel Hawthan is based on the potters' colony in Majali
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