In pictures: Coastal Karnataka seeped in beauty this monsoon

With sandy beaches, lush greenery and lively culture bestowing Coastal Karnataka, it is truly a paradise (Express photos by Jithendra M.)

Coconut, rice and arecanut and cashew farming, along with fishing are the basic occupations in the coastal belt. (Express photos by Jithendra M.)

The terrain dominated with paddy fields during monsoon is scenic. (Express photos by Jithendra M.)

Paddy is the main cereal crop grown in the wetlands of coastal Karnataka which is mainly dependent on the rain water. (Express photos by Jithendra M.)

Large varieties of paddy crops are grown abundantly in the coastal region. (Express photos by Jithendra M.)

In 2020, the Karnataka agriculture department said that owing to increase in production cost, the area under paddy cultivation has declined over the years. (Express photos by Jithendra M.)

In Udupi, the cultivation came down to 36,000 hectares in the same period. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

Monsoon this year was delayed in the coastal districts. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

The agriculture department said due to delay in monsoon several crops are expected to be badly affected. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

Wearing smiles on their faces the agriculturists were seen carrying out sowing operations, while the children were seen making their way amidst rising levels of water within the city. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

The view of fishing on the boat appears to be an artist’s creation on paper. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

Water-logged paddy fields can be seen. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

The local river looks magnificently breathtaking. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

Fishermen lay out their traps to catch fish for the day. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

A woman picks off her crop, protected under a tarp, as rain falls. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

A man stands in front of the ocean. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

Farmers walk along their fields. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

A woman smiles brightly in the backdrop of her paddy fields. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)

While the climate is humid, the lively lifestyle of coastal Karnataka is enchanting. (Express photo by Jithendra M.)