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Janardhana Swamy Temple




Janardhana Swamy Temple, located on the beach road at Varkala, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Arattu festival at this temple is celebrated every year in Meenam (March-April) commencing with Kodiyettam (Flag hoisting) of Krithika day ending with Arattu on Uthram day. A colorful procession led by caparisoned elephants is one of the prominent features of the festival.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Thiruvananthapuram
Location: Varkala    

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