A few beaches along the Konkan will witness a rare miracle with the birth of a new generation of sea turtle hatchlings from this weekend. Since 2006, Velas in Ratnagiri, has become a hotspot for tourists and nature-lovers looking to catch a glimpse of new-born  Olive Ridley turtles making their way into the ocean. The process takes place annually in March. The annual Velas Turtle Festival is hosted to celebrate this event every year.

Mohan Upadhye