Janardhana Swamy Temple

The Janardhana Swamy temple at Varkala is situated on a very steep hill. This famous temple, which is believed to be almost 2,000 years old, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is a very good specimen of traditional South-Indian architecture. The circular building with a red-tiled roof houses the main shrine. Within the temple grounds, an old banyan tree contains within its trunk, images of ancient animistic snake deities. Non Hindus are not allowed to enter the inner sanctum of the Janardhana Swamy temple, but are allowed to walk around the sanctum and stroll around the huge banyan tree. The Arattu, celebrated every year in Meenam (March-April), is the main festival at the Janardhana Swamy temple. The temple attracts many devotees. The Janardhana Swamy temple is about 3 km form the Varkala railway station.

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