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Tadadi (Tadari)is one of the ports in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India. It is near Gokarna in Kumta taluk.
It is known for its agriculture & Fishing and has produced many engineers, scientists, doctors, educationists who have made significant contributions to the country's economy and growth.
Tadadi name is derived from Hindi\Sanskrit word ताड़ {taDa} = PALM(Noun), Land of palm trees
Tadadi is a coastal site in Karnataka that overlooks the picturesque Western Ghats. The only free-flowing river of the Western Ghats, Aghanashini, empties itself into the Arabian Sea here, creating an incredible 1800 hectares of estuary in the process. Over 26 mangrove species offer perfect habitat for some 100 species of fish and other aquatic life. Trade in mollusks is done here. Salt production is an ancillary economic activity on which 800 families directly depend.
The Tadadi village has a fishing harbour and a fish processing plant which was set up by a team of experts from Denmark. Many fishing communities thrive on the marine life that abounds in the region. While the men bring home the catch, the women slice the fish and marinate it with salt. The hills, the river, the colourful boats and the fish processing activities make a visit to Tadadi interesting if you can tolerate the strong odour.
Off late due to commercialization of the area, beaches are polluted. Local activicts are running campaign to clean the beaches. The Tadadi Sayeds group have come forward to clean the area.
Tadadi is famous for fishes like Ghingha ( prawns )Bangade, shevtta, Taarlee, Belunje, Ravas, Belunje, Khubbe, Tesriya, Sharmaie and Sondale,Paplet.