SAMADHI
OF SREE NARAYANA GURU
Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri
Mutt, Varkala which is about 51 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram by road and
also connected by rail. With thousands of pilgrims coming to pay homage to the
Samadhi of the great social reformer of Kerala, this place has to be visited. There is also an ancient
temple of lord Janardhana or Vishnu said to be atleast 2000 years old.
According to an inscription found here, it is believed that the temple was
built somewhere during the early 13th century.The main bell of the
temple is said to have been gifted by a Dutch sailor in the 17th century. The
beach here which is aptly named ‘Papanasham beach is said to have the powers to
redeem sins. This belief attracts tourists as well as devotes who come to have
a dip in the water or immerse ashes of the dead.This beach is said to have
healing properties as the cliff on the edge of the sea is formed of laterite
and mineral water springs are formed making it a good option for spas. A
walkway along this cliff goes on for quite a few kilometers making it a good
place for tourists to enjoy the scenic beauty of the sea. Quite close by is the
fort Anjengo, place of archaeological interest.
On the banks of the river Karamana, is the ancient and almost
2000 years old temple of Parasurama, the creator of Kerala according to
mythology. After the proverbial dip in the holy river, one can make offerings
in the name of their departed kith and kin. This is the one and only temple
built in the name of Lord Parasurama in the whole of the state. Sree Narayana Guru’s
concept is not above or below god.god is a light to nature & guru is the
teacher who shows us to it to follow.so we can consider guru as a mediator in
between us & god.
Prof. John Kurakar
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