Ever since the release of the movie Kumbalangi Nights, the small coastal village of Kumbalangi near Kochi entered our minds. Kumbalangi, Kerala’s first eco-friendly tourist village, is a beautiful place full of backwaters, teak nets and paddy fields. Moreover, the people here welcome tourists with open arms. Many people come in search of Kumbalangi village beauty.
There are many people who come to celebrate the holiday with their family from their busy lives. Kumbalangi, Kerala’s first model tourist village, will captivate anyone with just one sight. There is a scene in Kumbalangi Nights. One of the highlights of the film was Bonnie and Naila rowing their canoe through the blue glowing backwaters. The scene depicts a natural phenomenon known as sea sparkle or bioluminescence.
Even after four years of the release of the movie, those who saw that scene on the big screen still remember that scene. The phenomenon, called ‘Kavaru’ in the local language, has reappeared in the backwaters of Kumbalangi. Many people come to enjoy this blue light.
In the months of March and April, this glow can be seen in the backwaters near the sea in Kochi. The view is even more impressive on moonlit nights. This view becomes more clear and beautiful when the flowers are swaying in the light breeze.
It is commonly found in the south western region of Kumbalangi, Kallancheri, Anjilithara, Attathadam and Kulakadav. In some isolated areas this view can be more attractive. Although cool for viewing, this view is not very popular with fishermen. When the blue light appears in the backwaters, fish from these areas will move to other areas. Therefore, less fish get caught in the net during such times.
Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and algae are behind this natural phenomenon called bioluminescence. The viewer will feel like thousands of lightning bolts flying at once. Microbes emit this light to attract mates and escape predators. Bioluminescence is more common in backwaters near the sea. This phenomenon becomes more pronounced in summer due to increased salinity and viscosity of backwaters.
As salinity increases, brightness increases. Bioluminescence is rarely seen during the rainy season. Bioluminescence was also seen in Kumbalangi in 2020. Chennai’s Thiruvanmiyur Beach also witnessed this amazing natural phenomenon in 2019. Also, this sighting is seen at Juhu Beach in Mumbai, Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep, Betelbatim Beach in Goa, Mattu-Patukere Beaches in Karnataka and Havelock Island in Andaman.
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