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Janardhana Swami Temple, Varkala

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Janardhana Swami Temple

Beach Road, Varkala, India
2607575
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Janardhana Swami Temple
Ranked #5 of 11 attractions in Varkala
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Hobart, Australia
2 reviews
“Ancient temple”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Could not resist going to this temple daily evening and enjoy the 'Aarthi' pooja - very peaceful. they say the temple is nearly 2000 years old and a king whose ship suddenly stopped a few miles away from this temple. Reason not known and while the ship was being repaired, the king who walked along the beach found this temple... More

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Bangalore, India
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Traditional Indian Temple”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Just one thing I wanted to share.. Guys are not allowed inside the temple wearing a top.... they'll ask you to open it... It's a 2000 years old temple...

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Sunbury, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Janardhana Temple was quiet”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We went just before it closed for the day and there wasn't aybody else around. There didn't seem much to see and nobody we could ask about it either. Probably give it a miss.

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Joshua Tree, California
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38 attraction reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF OLD VEDIC TEMPLE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

This was a very old and expansive temple. very clean, excellent arathi(evening puja)-we got the chance of lighting all the candles on the walls in memory of elder recently passed

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Chennai (Madras), India
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“2000+ year old temple”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Very nice temple. Many hours are not enough to watch the beauty of lord krishna's idol located in this temple. As the temple has many steps and not very suitable old people and patients with leg pain.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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56 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
“disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

As this is our sixth time to India. On this three month trip which started in kolkutta, Then we travelled down the whole of the east coast side. We went to some of the most largers, oldest, inspiring, gob smacking, stunning, ornate & beautiful temples of several religions forgive me if i failed to get over exited about yet one... More

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mumbai
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4 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The most beautiful temple i've been to”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

We went to the temple around 8 pm. The temple was lit with loads of small oil lamps and looked incredibly beautiful. Its a really old vishnu temple and had some of the most intricate stone carvings of indian god & goddesses. We witnessed the elaborate evening prayer ceremonies and participated too. The priests were very friendly and were happy... More

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Meerut, India
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“nice temple”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

that temple is near to main beach of varkala....it is a must visit place in varkala......I went there with my wife to get the blessing of lord Vishnu..........

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Brighouse
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Well worth a visit!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

I am not normally interested in churches, temples and mosques, I tend towards the view that once you've seen one you've seen them all. I have to admit though that I actually found this visit very interesting. Local people were there in worship and the atmosphere was quite something! We stayed at the Gateway Hotel, Varkala and the temple was... More

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

The temple visit is just to see what is in there! Temple is neat and well maintained! Good to see! And remember men should remove their shirts!

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