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It's a beautiful beautiful
beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of
Lord Vishnu. Varkala beach is rich in mineral water
springs that are known for their medicinal value.
A dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach is believed
to purge the body and the soul of all the sins hence
the name 'Papanashini' for this shore. At the break
of dawn following the new moon in the Malayalam month
of 'Karkidakam', thousands offer 'Vavu Bali', a ritual
believed to help the souls of ancestors rest in peace.
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