VarkalaKERALA - God's Own Country  History of the cityThis small town is 50kms north of Thiruvananthapuram is an important religious destination, and has also become a popular seaside resort over the years. It has a beautiful beach facing the Arabian Sea. Varkala is also a good stop-over while travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kollam. The most important religious landmark of Varkala is the 2000-year-old Janardanaswami temple. Location 55 Kms away from Trivandrum city and 35 km from Kollam Nearest railway stationVarkala, 3 Kms away. Nearest airportThiruvananthapuram International Airport, 60kms away. Papanasam BeachThis Beach is a place of refuge for sun-bathing and swimming. The evening view of the sunset here is worth. There are several small restaurants and snack shops near and around Papanasam beach, which attracts the maximum visitors both for leisure as well as for religious reasons. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sri Janardhana Swamy TempleSri Janardhana Swamy Temple is a pilgrim centre for Hindus who visit this temple in huge numbers. This temple is built on a hill top. Non Hindus are not permitted in the inner sanctum but can go around in the temple. The original temple was a Vishnu shrine, which was destroyed by tidal waves. Many years later a Pandyan king rebuilt the shrine Sivagiri MuttThis is a religious site founded by Sreenarayana Guru (1856-1952) the famous Philosopher & Social reformer of modern Kerala. This Mutt is also the Headquarters of the Religious Organization Sri Narayana Paripalana Sangam established by the Guru to propagate 1 Caste, 1 Religion, 1 God. Sivagiri Pilgrimage is conducted between 30th December & 01st January. No entrance. No Holidays. Opening times: 5.30 am to 12:00noon and 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Ajengo FortIt is the main Centre of the Dutch East India Company and is situated very close to Varkala Town. The Fort still reminds us the powerful East India Company. No entrance. Monday Holiday Kappil LakeIt is located at the outskirts of Varkala town. The lake gives way to the pictorial world of the Kerala backwaters. The scenic beauty of the estuaries of the lake is eye catching. Sarkara Devi TempleThis temple is a famous old temple situated near Varkala at Chirayinkeezhu. The temple is famous for the kaliyoot festival on the Malayalam month of Kumbham (March). It is considered as the Popular Festival of Varkala.
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