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Culture & Local Life

The temple, Sivagiri, markets and everyday Kerala.

The red laterite cliff above the Arabian Sea at Varkala, late afternoon

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Janardhana Swamy Temple

The temple above Papanasam beach and how to visit respectfully.

The Varkala cliff edge at first light with palms leaning over the Arabian Sea

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Sivagiri Mutt

The pilgrimage site on the hill above town.

The ZENWAYS house with teak doors, wooden windows and open balconies

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Sree Narayana Guru

The reformer whose legacy shapes this part of Kerala.

Beginner surf lesson on the sand at Varkala — students practising pop-ups on foam boards with an instructor

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The Story of Papanasam

Why the beach is named for washing away sins.

A rope hammock on the lawn between the two white ZENWAYS houses

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Kerala Food & Culture

An introduction to eating and living the Kerala way.

The ZENWAYS house with teak doors, balconies and a surfboard on the lawn

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Local Markets

Where to buy fruit, fish and everyday things in town.

The ZENWAYS house with teak doors, wooden windows and open balconies

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Local Life in Varkala

The town beyond the cliff, and its daily rhythm.

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