Temples in Varkala

Referenced in Malayalam literary works dating back over a thousand years, the Janardanaswamy Temple’s traditional Kerala-style sloping roofs sit just steps from Varkala’s cafe strip, and pilgrims performing rites at Papanasam Beach below typically visit the temple as part of the same journey. Janardanaswamy Temple is typically explored in about 1 hour. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include The Circumambulatory Path, The Sacred Temple Tank, and The Vettakkorumakan Shrine. Other notable highlights include 100-year-old flagstaff with 31.5-foot copper lamp, 2,000-year-old sacred jackfruit tree in courtyard, and morning puja view of Arabian Sea from cliff. It falls within Thiruvananthapuram district, India.

The Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India. It is situated at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India. The temple is situated 5.7 km North of Varkala City.Bhadrakali Devi is the presiding deity of this temple. A festival is conducted during the month of "Kumbham". This is an occasion when the entire village, irrespective of religious differences, erupt in festive mood.