Varkala Beach
Varkala
is a sea side resort, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High
cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline.
The 2000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre are the two main
attractions of Varkala Beach. High cliffs border the excellent beach.
Varkala is a beautiful beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of Lord
Vishnu. This beach of Kerala is rich in mineral water springs that are known
for their medicinal value.
A dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach is believed to purge the body and
the soul of all the sins hence the name 'Papanashini' for this shore. At the
break of dawn following the new moon in the Malayalam month of 'Karkidakam',
thousands offer 'Vavu Bali', a ritual believed to help the souls of ancestors
rest in peace.
Location of Varkala Beach : 41 Kms From Thiruvananthapuram City, Kerala
Tourist Attractions: Janardana Swamy Temple
Popularly Known as: Papanashini
Significance of Beach : The Beach has a 2000 Year Old Shrine of Lord
Vishnu
Beaches in Kerala
Alappuzha beach
|| Cherai Beach ||
Kappil Beach
|| Payyambalam
Beach || Muzhapilangad
Beach || Bekal
Fort Beach || Thirumullavaram
Beach || Kozhikode
Beach || Varkala
Beach || Kovalam
Beach || Shankhumugham
Beach || Beypore
Beach || Kappad
Beach || Dharmadam
Island || Moppila
Bay || Ezhimala
Beach || Thangassery
Beach || Tanur Beach
|| Pathiramanal
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