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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Trivandrum

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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most famous Lord Vishnu Temples in Kerala, South India. Also known as Sree Ananda Padmanabhaswamy Temple, this Mahavishnu Temple is located inside East Fort, in Thiruvananthapuram – the capital city of Kerala, India. Lord Vishnu is enshrined here in the Anananthasayanam posture (in eternal sleep of yognidra), lying on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake. According to traditions, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Kshetram is believed to have been worshipped by Chandra (Moon God) and Lord Indra (the head of the Devas).

Worlds Most richest Temple

Around 90,000 crore worth treasure (Nidhi) has been found in the secret cellars of the famous Kerala Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu – Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). The 7 member paper appointed by the Supreme Court of India, has been preparing the list of valuable found in the cellars of Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple. The temple has 6 Secret Cellars (Nilavara – a place to keep assets safe) from Cellar A to Cellar F. Opening of each of these chambers is revealing a virtual treasure trove with precious diamonds, golden ornaments, emeralds, jewelleries, rare antique silver and brass platters and golden idols. An estimation of above 90,000 crore treasure was valued at the completion of the 6th day of valuing the assets of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

The main treasure found on the 6th day was a one foot (12 angulams) height golden idol of Lord Mahavishnu and a 30 kg golden ‘anki’. This golden idol of Lord Vishnu is believed to be the replica of the ‘utsava vigraham’ used in the temple. The golden idol of Padmanabhaswamy studded with more than 1000 previous stones is valued to around Rs. 500 Crore. Another golden idol of Lord Sree Krishna was also found which weighs around 5 kg.

Kovalam Beach

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Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerela, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse – sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc.

The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.

Thiruvananthapuram ( Trivandrum ), the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. But if you are on holiday it is better to stay in Kovalam and visit the city. Thiruvananthapuram has interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery , the Padmanabhaswamy Temple , Puthenmalike Palace, Zoo, Planetarium, Veli Lagoon, Ponmudi hill station etc. SMSM Institute,a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles.

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram central, about 16 km
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport,about 10 km.

Varkala Tunnel

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Varkala tunnel is 924 feet long tunnel that was built in 1867 by T. Mahadeva Rao, the dewan of Travancore. The Varkala Tunnel in Varkala is one of the absolute favorite tourist places. It is 55 kilometers long in the north of south India it is called Trivantapuram. Varkala Tunnel in Varkala has famous tunnel, and it is built in the rocky cliffs. The tunnel is 924 feet long you can say that it is 277 meters long in Varkala.

The tunnel was built by a British ruler as a route of the trade centre. These things made tourist attractions in Varkala. Varkala Tunnel is the outstanding, historical and significant landmark at Varkala and has good experience for tourists and visitors.

Most of the people believe that the tunnel is 41 kilometers long that means 25 miles around from Trivantapuram. Varkala tunnel is totally dark and has the underground structure for the sun shine and fresh air. These things made Varkala tourist attractions in Kerala.

The work started in the year of 1869, and went on and was completed in the fourteen years. Through TS Canal of Varkala, you can pass this structure. The tunnel previously was called as Turuthu.

The tunnel was built by Divan Mahadeva Rao and the construction was completed in the year 1880 as it was the period of Divan Sheshaya. It is called a big trade route where people come for trading purpose. Being famous for its trades it gave Varkala tourist attractions.

Other places near the tunnel have also the tourist attractions in Kerala. The tunnel is a century old under the cliffs of Varkala. The Varkala Tunnel in Varkala was once used to take the carriages from

Trivantapuram to Kollam. There is a big hole on the top for light and fresh air. The engineer name was Marvel, he was the civil engineer. There are no commercial uses of this tunnel. These are the glory that gave Varkala tourist attractions.

Kappil Lakes and Boating

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Varkala Beach has been the tourist place from many years and has many attractions with natural beauty. Kappil Lake is located six kilometers or you can say 3.75 miles from Varkala. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Varkala. The beauty of the place can easily be seen on the net, and it attracts people from the corners of the world. The bridge over the Kappil Lake in Varkala is very vantage point to see the water of the lake. The tourism board of the Kerala has also arranged a boat club here where you could do a boating across the lake which could make your evening more splendid.

The Kappil lake is surrounded with green plants. Most of the people have the fishing and boating at Lake. It is known as the Kappil Lake Boat Club as it gave Varkala tourist attractions. You are able to hire row or pedal boats for boating at lake that is more adventures and joy full.. However, it is more enjoy full than doing other things. Kappil Beach in Varkala is the centre point of Arabian Sea and Kappil Lake in Varkala. The rocky hills in this area is also very beautiful.

Trains Stopping at Varkala with time and schedule

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12075 Jan Shatabdi Calicut -Trivandrum Cntl

12076 Jan Shatabdi Trivandrum Cntl Calicut

12623 Trivandrum Mail Chennai Central Trivandrum Cntl

12624 Chennai Mail Trivandrum Cntl Chennai Central

12625 Kerala Express Trivandrum Cntl New Delhi

12626 Kerala Express New Delhi Trivandrum Cntl

12659 Gurudev Express Nagercoil Jn Shalimar

12660 Gurudev Express Shalimar Nagercoil Jn

12695 Trivandrum Exp Chennai Central Trivandrum Cntl

12696 Tvc Chennai Exp Trivandrum Cntl Chennai Central

16127 Ms Guruvayur Ex Chennai Egmore Guruvayur

16128 Guv Chennai Exp Guruvayur Chennai Egmore

16301 Venad Express Shoranur Jn Trivandrum Cntl

16302 Venad Express Trivandrum Cntl Shoranur Jn

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16304 Vanchinad Exp Trivandrum Cntl Eranakulam Jn

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16343 Amritha Express Trivandrum Cntl Palghat Town

16344 Amritha Express Palghat Town Trivandrum Cntl

16346 Netravathi Exp Trivandrum Cntl Lokmanyatilak T

16347 Mangalore Exp Trivandrum Cntl Mangalore Cntl

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16381 Kanyakumari Exp Mumbai Cst Kanyakumari

16382 Cape Mumbai Exp Kanyakumari Mumbai Cst

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16526 Kanyakumari Exp Bangalore Cy Jn Kanyakumari

16603 Maveli Express Mangalore Cntl Trivandrum Cntl

16604 Maveli Express Trivandrum Cntl Mangalore Cntl

16629 Malabar Exp Trivandrum Cntl Mangalore Cntl

16630 Malabar Express Mangalore Cntl Trivandrum Cntl

17229 Sabari Express Trivandrum Cntl Hyderabad Decan

17230 Sabari Exp Hyderabad Decan Trivandrum Cntl

56701 Madurai Passr Kollam Jn Madurai Jn

1067 DR KOCHUVELI SPL Dadar Kochuveli

168 KCVL DADAR EXP Kochuveli Dadar

633 KOCHUVELI EXP Chennai Central Kochuveli

634 CHENNAI EXPRESS Kochuveli Chennai Central

16605 ERNAD EXPRESS Mangalore Cntl Kochuveli

16606 ERNAD EXPRESS Kochuveli Mangalore Cntl

Varkala Janardhana Temple

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Varkala Janardhana Temple

Temple in this town is dedicated to Lord Vishnu called Janardhanan locally. The place is 45 km from Trivandrum in the Trivandrum –Kollam road. The temple is 3 km from the Varkala Town primises which is in the rail route connecting Trivandrum and Kollam.

Temple History

In times of yore, Lord Brahma came to the earth to perform a Yaga (fire Sacrifice). He did it in the present Varkala. He was so much immersed in doing Yaga that he forgot his job of creation. Lord Vishnu came to Varkala to remind Lord Brahma about it in the form of a very old man. The Brahmins assisting Lord Brahma, received the old man and gave him food.But whatever he ate, his hunger was not satiated. Lord Brahma’s assistants went and told him about it. Then Lord Brahma could understand that the guest was Lord Vishnu himself. He immediately came near Lord Vishnu. And found him trying to eat AAbhojanam. Lord Brahma then prevented Lord Vishnu from eating it and told him, “Lord, if you eat it, then the final deluge will swallow this world. “ Lord Vishnu then re quested Lord Brahma to stop the Yaga and recommence his job of creation. He also showed him his Viswa roopa, After this one day Sage Narada followed by Lord Vishnu was walking in the sky over Varkala. Lord Brahma who came there saluted Lord Vishnu. The nine prajapathis to whom only sage Narada was visible laughed at Lord Brahma. Because they thought that Lord Brahma was saluting his own son Sage Narada. Then Lord Brahma corrected them. They felt sad at having committed a sinful deed.Lord Brahma told them that the proper place to pray for their redemption would be shown to them by sage Narada. Sage Narada threw the Valkala (deer’s skin) that he was wearing towards the earth. It fell in the present Varkala. The Prajapathis wanted a pond to do the atonement. Sage Narada requested lord Vishnu, who made a pond there; using his Chakra (wheel) The Prajapathis did thapas there and were pardoned for their sins. It is believed that the devas constructed a temple of Lord Vishnu there and were worshipping the Lord Janardhana. But this temple got dilapidated At this time the Pandya king was affected by a ghost. He went on a pilgrimage but no where he was cured. When he came to the present day Varkala, he saw the remnants of a dilapidated temple by the side the sea. He prayed God saying that he would rebuild the temple there. Next day he had a dream. It told him that the next day he should go to the sea and stand near the dilapidated temple. Nearby he would see huge amount of flowers floating in the sea, if he searches there he would get the idol. That idol will not have left hand. He was instructed to make a golden hand and attach it to the idol and build a temple round it. The present Janardhana idol was recovered from the sea by him. He built the temple and laid down the rules for maintenance of the temple. The idol of Janardhana has Aabhojana in its right hand. People believe that over years this hand is raising slowly. The day that the idol is able to eat the aabhojana from his right hand; the world will face the great deluge. There are small temples of Lord Shiva, Ganapathi, Sastha and Naga Devatha in this temple.The idol is always dressed in sandal and flowers either in the form of Janardhana, Narasimha, Venugopala or Mohini. The rohini star as well as Ashtami thithi of the month of Chingam (August-September) is celebrated as a festival here. On the southern side of the temple two bells are tied. There is a story about it. It seems one dutch ship was passing this way and suddenly the ship refused to move in spite of all efforts. The people told the captain of the ship to tie a bell in the Janardhana temple. It seems the captain and his assistant came ashore and tied the bells.As soon as they tied the bells, the ship it seems started moving. The names inscribed in the bell are Peter von Belson and Michelle evarald. People believe that if worship of ancestors is done in this temple, then they would be pleased.Possibly because of this the Janardhana is also called Pithru Mokshakan.

About Varkala

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A coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, Varkala is the ideal spot to spend an idyllic holiday away from the hustle bustle of the city. Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where one can find cliffs just adjacent to the Arabian Sea. The spectacular palm-lined beaches, highly unusual land formations, and the 2,000 year old Janardanaswamy Temple, which is an important Vaishnavaite shrine, are some of the major tourist attractions in Varkala.

Varkala Beaches: The silvery stretches of sands along the Arabian Sea, the panoramic landscape and seascapes – the beaches in Varkala are a tourist’s paradise. Idyllic retreats for beach lovers, these beaches are the main tourist attractions in Varkala. ‘Papanasam’ is one of the main beaches here and it is revered as an important Hindu center of pilgrimage. A dip in the holy waters of this beach is believed to have the magical powers of washing away all your sins, and thereby purifying your body and soul.

Janardhana Temple:

The 2000 year old Janardhana Temple is one of the important tourist attractions in Varkala. The original temple was a Vishnu shrine, which was destroyed by tidal waves. Many years later a Pandyan king rebuilt the shrine. Non-Hindus are prohibited from entering the inner sanctum sanctorum.

Sivagiri Mutt:

Located just 3 kms from the Janardhan temple, this mutt is the Headquarter of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, founded by Sree Narayana Guru.

Varkala Tunnel:

This 924 ft tunnel was built in the19th century and it took nearly 14years to be completed. A prominent tourist attraction in Varkala, the tunnel is a must-visit site on your Varkala Tour.

Kappil Lake:

Lying on the outskirts of Varkala town, this scenic lake gives way to enchanting world of Kerala backwaters.

Some other tourist attractions in Varkala include Anjeno Fort and the Lighthouse.