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Varkala Beach is at a distance of 54 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Varkala is a sacred pilgrimage center in Kerala is called the 'Kashi of the South'. The Janardhana Temple is 800-year-old historic temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappan and Lord Hanuman. The non-Hindus are not allowed within the sanctum of the temple.
The steep rocks border the Varkala Beach. There is a mineral water spring near the beach, which is believed to have medicinal properties. The waters at Varkala Beach are considered to be holy and a dip in the water is said to wash off all the sins of the body and soul of a human. Therefore the beach is also known as the Papanashini Beach.
Varkala Beach is connected with all the major cities of India by air, rail and land routes via Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram while the railway station is 3 km from the Varkala Beach.
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