Janardhana Swamy Temple

Janardhana Swamy Temple — also called Dakshin Dwarka — is a 2,000-year-old Vishnu temple at the edge of Varkala Cliff, one of Kerala's most ancient and sacred shrines. The temple is set dramatically at the cliff edge with sea views, and its tank and sanctum are deeply revered by devotees from across Kerala. The Vishnu idol here is said to have been installed by sage Parashurama. A top Varkala pilgrimage and heritage attraction combining spiritual significance with extraordinary sea views.