All About Varkala

A journey from cliffs to cafes

A journey from cliffs to cafes

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant coastal town…

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Varkala

Varkala

Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram is a favourite beach destination for…

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Varkala – the seaside destination with red laterite cliffs in Kerala

Varkala – the seaside destination with red laterite cliffs in Kerala

Varkala, located between the backwater destination of Alappuzha and the…

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Meenabharani, Sarkara Devi Temple, near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Meenabharani, Sarkara Devi Temple, near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The second great annual festival in the temple of Sarkara…

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Saint Disciples, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Saint Disciples, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The page includes a list of the saint disciples of…

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Sree Narayana Guru Works, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sree Narayana Guru Works, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The Guru’s works reflect his philosophies and outlook on life.…

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Sree Narayana Guru, Philosophy, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sree Narayana Guru, Philosophy, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sree Narayana Guru became one of the greatest proponents and…

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Sree Narayana Guru, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sree Narayana Guru, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sree Narayana Guru was born on August 22, 1856 in…

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Famous personalities, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Famous personalities, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

This page includes details about the famous personalities from Varkala.

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Mayilattam, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Mayilattam, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

One of the traditional dances of south India Mayilattam is…

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Ammankudam, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Ammankudam, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

A traditional temple dance form that is prevalent in the…

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Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Temple, near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Temple, near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Temple is situated at Manthara in Varkala.…

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Sivagiri Pilgrimage, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sivagiri Pilgrimage, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The idea of Sivagiri pilgrimage, known as Sivagiri Theerthadanam in…

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Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sivagiri Mutt is one of the most popular pilgrim destinations…

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Karkidaka Vavu, Papanasam Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Karkidaka Vavu, Papanasam Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Karkidaka Vavu Bali, also called Bali, is the ritual performed…

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Kathakali Centre, Papanasam Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Kathakali Centre, Papanasam Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Varkala Kathakali Centre is situated near the north Cliff and…

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Papanasham, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Papanasham, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Papanasam is one of the main beaches in Varkala which…

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Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Varkala is one of the major beaches in the southern…

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Kaliyoot, Sarkara Devi Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Kaliyoot, Sarkara Devi Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The Sarkara Devi Temple acquired the present fame and popularity…

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Sarkara Devi Temple, near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sarkara Devi Temple, near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sarkara Devi temple at Chirayinkeezhu near Varkala is one of…

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Arattu Festival, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Arattu Festival, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Arattu festival in Janardhana temple flaunts the rich and vibrant…

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History and legends, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

History and legends, Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Several myths, legends and stories are associated with the origin…

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Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Janardhana Temple, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

One of the ancient temples in Kerala, the Janardhana temple…

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Pilgrim centres, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Pilgrim centres, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

This page includes details about the pilgrim centres in Varkala.

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Travel and accommodation, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Travel and accommodation, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Varkala town is well connected through road, rail and waterways…

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Topography, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Topography, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Varkala has a distinctive topography. It not only harbours the…

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Demography, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Demography, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

According to the census in 2001, Varkala has a population…

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History, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

History, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Varkala is one of the major beaches in the southern…

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Climate, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Climate, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Varkala has a moderate humid climate, with temperature ranging from…

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About Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

About Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

This page includes details about Varkala like history, demography, climate…

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About Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

About Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

This page includes details about Varkala like history, demography, climate…

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Bharath Gopi, Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Bharath Gopi, Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

One of Malayalam cinema's greatest ever actors V. Gopinathan Nair,…

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Kappil Lake, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Kappil Lake, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Kappil Lake is about 6 kilometers (3.75 miles) north of…

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Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Chirayinkeezhu is an important taluk in Trivandrum district and it…

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Kilimanoor palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Kilimanoor palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Kilimanoor palace, the royal house at Kilimanoor has a history…

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Other important towns near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Other important towns near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Attingal and Kilimanoor are other historically important places near Varkala.

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Other beaches Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Other beaches Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Apart from the Papanasam beach, there are other beaches in…

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Varkala tunnel, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Varkala tunnel, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Backwaters of Kerala supported a much efficient transport system during…

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Thiruvambady Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Thiruvambady Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

The beach is near to the North cliff and it…

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Ponnumthuruth Island,  Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Ponnumthuruth Island, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Ponnumthuruth a lush green island is situated in the middle…

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Nature Cure Hospital, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Nature Cure Hospital, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Varkala has made a solid imprint in the area of…

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Chilakoor Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Chilakoor Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Chilakoor beach is situated about 15 km from Varkala and…

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Light house and other sights at Anchuthengu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Light house and other sights at Anchuthengu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Apart from the Anjengo fort, there are many important landmarks…

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Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Anchuthengu, formerly known as Anjengo, is a place situated about…

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Akathumuri, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Akathumuri, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Akathumuri a placid place with a picturesque view of the…

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Major Tourist spots, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Major Tourist spots, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

This page includes details about major tourist spots in and…

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Raja Ravi Varma, Kilimanoor, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Raja Ravi Varma, Kilimanoor, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Born into an aristocratic family on April 29, 1848 in…

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Nataraja Guru, Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Nataraja Guru, Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Nataraja Guru, a prominent social reformer and the founder of…

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Prem Nazir, Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Prem Nazir, Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Prem Nazir, one of the all time super stars in…

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Swami Earnest Clark, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Swami Earnest Clark, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The only foreign direct Sanyasin disciple of the Guru Earnest…

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Swami AananthaTheerthar, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Swami AananthaTheerthar, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Born in a rich Gowdasaraswath Brahmin family of Thalassery Swami…

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Mambalam Vidyananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Mambalam Vidyananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Mambalam Vidyananda Swami was originally named by his parents as…

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Sankarananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sankarananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sankarananda Swami was named by his parents as Sankaran. When…

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Atmananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Atmananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Atmananda Swami met Sree Narayana Guru when the Guru was…

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Govindananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Govindananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Govindananda Swami was born in Mulankadu near Ernakulam. He was…

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Satyavrida Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Satyavrida Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Despite his birth in an upper class Nair family Satyavrida…

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Dharma Theerthar Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Dharma Theerthar Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Before entering the sainthood Dharma Theerthar Swami was a proficient…

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Chaithanya Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Chaithanya Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Chaithanya Swami was the second person to be ordained as…

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Bodhananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Bodhananda Swami, Saint Disciple, Sree Narayana, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Bodhananda Swami argued against inequality in the society. He traveled…

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Varkala Floating Bridge

Varkala Floating Bridge

Thiruvananthapuram's first-ever floating bridge was opened in the Papanasam Beach…

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Kappil Beach and Backwaters in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Kappil Beach and Backwaters in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Located around 53 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 8 km from…

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Thiruvambady Beach at Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvambady Beach at Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvambady Beach is a calm and serene beach, adjacent to…

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Papanasham Beach at Varkala

Papanasham Beach at Varkala

Papanasham Beach in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala is a…

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Anjengo Fort at  Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Anjengo Fort at Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Anjengo or Anjuthengu is a place of historical importance located…

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Varkala Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

Varkala Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

Varkala, lying on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district is a…

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An article by Sarah Khan

An article by Sarah Khan

Edava beach near Varkala, a coastal town an hour from…

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Hariharapuram

Hariharapuram

Full of rustic charm and serenity, Hariharapuram village is nestled…

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