Seek the blessings of Janardhana Swamy at Varkala! The Janardhana Swamy temple is highly auspicious Vaishnavite shrine and attracts thousands of devotees every year. The history behind the Janardhana Swamy Temple at Varkala amaze visitors to this temple initially built around 2000 years ago. The present structure of the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu dates back to the 12th century. A majority of pilgrims come here to perform the final rites for their loved ones. The paintings depicting Lord Hanuman in different poses adorn the walls of the temple. The temple is extremely popular as people believe that praying here heals all sorts of ailments and hence, people of all religions visit the temple in hordes.
The temple is built in an old Kerala architectural style and can be easily reached from the Varkala railway station. Climbing a series of about 200 steps will take you to the top of the hill where the charming Varkala Janardhana Swamy temple is built. The temple is considered as one of the top places to visit near Varkala.
Opening Hours: 05:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM ; Time Required: 1 – 2 hours
Entry Fees: no entry fee; Holidays: open 365 days