About Janardanaswamy Temple

Originally built around 2000 years ago, its present structure dates back to the 12th century. Pilgrims religiously make their way here to pray to the primary deity of the temple, Lord Vishnu. A majority come here to perform the final rites for their loved ones. The paintings of Lord Hanuman here, in different poses, are extremely famous as well. This place is also popular as the locals believe that praying here rids one of all sorts of ailments and hence, people of all religions flock to this holy site.

Quick Facts

Timings 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Visit Duration: 30 Minutes

Address: Varkala, Kerala 695141, India

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Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple
Janardanaswamy Temple

Other Places to Visit in Varkala

Papanasam Beach, Varkala

The Papanasam Beach (also called as Varkala Beach), which is ten kilometers away from Varkala, is renowned for a natural spring. Which is considered to have medicinal and curative properties. A dip in the holy waters at this beach is believed to purge the body of impurities and the soul of all sins; hence the name 'Papanasam Beach'. A two thousand-year-old shrine the Janardhanaswamy Temple stands on the cliffs overlooking the beach, a short distance away.

Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala

Travel about 3 km from Varkala town and you will reach one of the most popular pilgrim destinations of Kerala – Sivagiri Mutt. It is also the headquarters of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham, an organization of the great reformer Sree Narayana Guru’s disciples and followers. The Mutt campus sprawls over an area of 200 acres and you will surely be attracted by the distinctive multi-tiered white terraces of the mutt, once you enter there. Situated at an elevated plateau, the mutt is considered sacred. It is here that the social reformer and sage Sree Narayana Guru breathed his last in 1928. The Samadhi or the final resting place of the Guru is situated on a hillock here and it attracts thousands of pilgrims. There is also the Guru’s residence and it displays his personal belongings.

Varkala Aquarium, Varkala

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Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat, Varkala

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