Varkala Beach located about 40 Km north of Trivandrum. Varkala is known for the famous Papanasam Beach and the Samadhi of Kerala’s famous social reformer and Saint, Sree Narayana Guru. The Sivagiri Mutt here is famous place for pilgrimage. (more…)
Vijayadashami day is considered as the most divine day for Hindus to teach the first structure of language to kids. On this day kids in the age group of three, starts ceremonial study of the language Malayalam by helping them to write Hari Sree Ganapathaye Namah… in raw rice and also on their tongue using finger ring of gold under an Ezhuthassan (tradition teacher). Some of the important venues where this ceremony is held are: (more…)
Varkala located about 40 Km north of Trivandrum, Varkala is known for the famous Papanasam Beach and the Samadhi of Kerala’s famous social reformer and Saint, Sree Narayana Guru. The Sivagiri Mutt here is famous place for pilgrimage. (more…)
A place where tranquility reigns supreme, where history legends and natural beauty are intermingled in perfect fusion-that is Varkala, a highly acclaimed Kerala beach destination in Thiruvananthapuram district. The Kerala beach cliffs have innumerable natural springs with an outpouring of medicinal waters, while the beach attracts a lot of tourists as the calm and peaceful seas present a safe swimming spot. (more…)
Varkala in Kerala, is the second most popular seaside area after Kovalam. A temple of Lord Janardhana (Vishnu) built here is said to be almost 2000 years old. It is a much sought after destination by local and foreign devotees and tourists. Varkala lies 50 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. The ancient temple is believed to date back to early 13th century. An inscription which was found here mentions the date of the reconstruction, and that a bell was presented by a Dutch sailor in the 17th century. This bell still serves as the temple’s main bell. (more…)
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