Glow in the Dark: Incredible India’s Magical Land of Light

7. Mattu Beach, Karnataka

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In India, there really is another glistening beach. Picnics, walks, and sunset views are all popular activities at Mattu beach, Karnataka. As night falls, a microbe known as Noctiluca scintillans causes the water body to glow in the dark. The cause for this bioluminescent beach in India is commonly known as the sea sparkle. These free-living, marine-dwelling species emit light when they are disturbed.

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8. Juhu Beach, Maharashtra

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Think about having a stroll with your partner amid the dazzling blue waters (or alone too). Isn’t that romantically incredible? Juhu Beach is one of India’s most beautiful glow-in-the dark beaches. It turns an electric blue colour after 8 p.m. due to Noctiluca scintillans, a bacterium that generates light when disturbed.