Manakkodam Lighthouse, Maritime navigation structure in Alappuzha district, India
Manakkodam Lighthouse is a navigation aid on the Alappuzha coast featuring a square concrete tower with an open lower section and an enclosed upper portion. The structure stands about 34 meters above Andhakaranazhy Beach with a white exterior, red lantern room, and a viewing balcony.
The lighthouse was built in 1979 to serve as the first navigation aid for this section of the Kerala coast. Its lighting system was upgraded to a metal halide lamp in 1998 for improved reliability and range.
The lighthouse stands as a testament to maritime safety infrastructure development in Kerala, reflecting the region's commitment to protecting coastal navigation routes.
The lighthouse is easily accessible on foot from the nearby beach area and surrounding streets. Visitors should plan to arrive in late afternoon hours when the light and surroundings are most visible.
The reinforced concrete structure combines both open and enclosed architectural elements, rising 34 meters above the Andhakaranazhy beach landscape.
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