The temple of Janardana is a fine example of Kerala art and architecture. At the entrance to the inner shrine are the idols of Hanuman and Garuda on either side and in the main shrine is the idol of Sri. It is located on one of the hill-tops, which is reached by a long and wearisome flight of steps and one feels tired on arriving at the feet of the Lord. The temple of Sri Janardana is situated on the summit of a table-land adjoining the sea. Hence the name Varkala is a corruption of ‘Valkala', but the name came into prominent usage. Narada threw his ‘Valkalam' into the air and at the place where it fell down, they consecrated a temple for Janardanaswamy. Narada advised them to perform penance at the place he himself would select for them. The 'Prajapathis' who were laughing at this incident were cursed by Brahma that they would be born on earth and suffer the miseries of human beings. Brahma found that the person whom he had revered was his own son, Narada. When Narada reached Brahmaloka, Brahma saw Narayana following his son Narada and offered salutations to him, at which Vishnu, realizing the awkward situation, suddenly disappeared. Enraptured by the sweet music of Narada, Narayana followed him unobserved. Sage Narada, after paying his respects to Lord Narayana, left Vaikuntam to see Brahma. Varkala has many attractions peculiar to the place and draws hundreds of pilgrims and visitors all the year round. In Sri Maha Bhavatham, mention is made that Balarama, the elder brother of Sri Krishna, visited this shrine during this pilgrimage to the Kanyakumari temple and a few other temples in the south. Varkala, a sea side emerging city of Trivandrum, also known as Janardanapuram or Udayamarthandapuram or Balit is a sacred pilgrim center situated in Trivandrum and is famous for its ancient temple of Vishnu, who is popularly called as Janardana.
The temple has an ancient bell removed from a shipwreck, donated by the captain of the Dutch vessel which sank near Varkala without causing any casualties. It is also an important Ayurveda treatment center. The temple is located close to the Varkala Beach, which is considered to have medicinal properties since the waters wash the nearby medicinal plants. It is situated near the Arabian sea shore.It is referred to as Dakshin Kashi. It is a very well known temple in Kerala about 10.9 km west of Kallambalam on NH 66 near sea, 25 km north of Thiruvananthapuram city, 8 km south of famous backwater destination Kappil and 2 km from Varkala Railway Station,14 km north west of Attingal municipality.
Janardana Swami is a form of Lord Vishnu. Janardana Swami Temple is a 2000-year-old temple situated in the municipality of Varkala city in Trivandrum.
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