Papanasam Beach ( Destroyer of the sins ) is a holy beach .Mineral water springs come gushing out from the cliffs bordering the beach and are known for their medicinal qualities. The narrow road leading to the beach from Varkala is flanked by paddy fields and tall palm trees, on both sides. it is a Hindu pilgrimage site.Locals believe that a dip in the holy waters of this beach washes away all sins and thereby purifies the body and spirit - hence the name.
Varkala is also famous for the 800-year oldJanardana Swami Temple which is an important Vaishnavaite shrine in India and is often referred to as Dakshin Kashi (Benares of the South). The temple is located close to the Papanasam beach, which is considered to have holy waters which wash away sins, and is also an important Ayurveda treatment centre. 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.
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