THE READERS VERDICT
The world of Itika Benegal in Imagery
Itika Benegal, the protagonist of The Flawed Girl hails from a small, temple town in Coastal Karnataka. The coast not only offers breathtaking views but also a deep rooted culture passed over many generations
The Benegal House
a traditional, two-storeyed, old-style home in Coastal Karnataka. Houses such as these are still a part of the land's rich cultural heritage.
An ancient temple
of Sri Laxminarayan and Devi Mahamaya. Coastal Karnataka has many such gems across the coastline where the place of worship offers every devotee peace and quiet within the temple grounds.
Kanara or Canara
also known as Karavali is the historically significant stretch of land situated by the southwestern coast of India, alongside the Arabian Sea in the present-day Indian state of Karnataka. The The subregion comprises of three civil districts, namely: Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada. The spot in the image is closer to Maravanthe, the point where you could see both - the serene backwaters and the flamboyant sea divided by a small stretch of land. The National Highway 66 stands between the blue Maravanthe beach and the beautiful Souparnika river.
A boat named Itika
Boats and ferries are a common sight in coastal Karnataka. Most boats are used for fishing or sightseeing. However, some families housed in low lying areas owned boats in the past, merely as a form of rescue vehicle in times of flood.