Sivagiri Mutt Temple
Built in 1904 by Guru Narayana, the Sivagiri Mutt is a popular tourist destination in South India. Located in the town of Sivagiri which is a renowned pilgrim center, the Mutt is dedicated to Goddess Sarada. The Mutt is a fine dedication to honor one of the world’s best social reformer.
Specialty
The Sivagiri Mutt was built with the motto of ‘One God, One Religion and One Caste’. The temple is shaped in an octagonal shape. The temple worship is different from that of the others. Here, devotees can worship in their own way, either recite hymns or chants. They can pray to the Goddess according to their own way of religious culture. The Guru himself chose that spot because he felt mesmerized with the beauty of Varkala and decided to build the Mutt there.
Nearby places :
Varkala Beach, Janardhanasway temple and Varkala cliff.
Best time to visit :
December to March serves as the best time for visiting the Mutt.
How to Reach Sivagiri Temple?
By air : The Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport that is located at a distance of 35 kilometers.
By train : The Varkala railway station is the nearest railway station to the Mutt.
By road : Varkala can be easily accessible by road from all places in Kerala. A cab can be hired to reach Sivagiri Mutt