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  • Kerala Pilgrimage Aruvikkara

     

    Aruvikkara is an important pilgrim centre located at a distance of 16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram.

    Flowing by is the Karamana River, on the banks of which, is the rock-shrine dedicated to 'Bhagvathi', the divine embodiment of Female power.

    There is a waterfall nearby. The place is of a lot of tourist interest and the site of a mini dam, which supplies water to the state capital, is worth seeing.

    It is both a pilgrim centre and a picnic spot.

    General Information


    Aruvikkara is an important pilgrim centre located at a distance of 16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Flowing by is the Karamana River,

    On the banks of which, is the rock-shrine dedicated to 'Bhagvathi', the divine embodiment of Female power.

    There is a waterfall nearby. The place is of a lot of tourist interest and the site of a mini dam, which supplies water to the state capital, is worth seeing.

    It is both a pilgrim centre and a picnic spot.

    Location
    16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

    Main Attraction
    Goddess Bhagwathy

    Formerly Known As
    The Mini Dam

    Prime Attractions of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)

    Aaranmula Boat Race
    The Aaranmula Boat Race is staged each year in the scenic village of Aaranmula in August/ September.

    This river carnival is part of the Aaranmula Temple festival.

    Varkala Beach
    Varkala is a sea side resort, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage.

    High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline.

    The 2,000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre are the two main attractions here


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