Varkala Sightseeing - Sivagiri Mutt

Another important pilgrimage centre is the Sivagiri Mutt. The Sivagiri Mutt, built in 1904, is situated at the top of the Sivagiri hill near Varkala. Even decades after Sree Narayan Guru’s demise here in 1928, his samadhi continues to be swarmed by thousands of devotees, donned in yellow attire, from different parts of Kerala and elsewhere, every year during the Sivagiri Pilgrimage days, which is from 30th December to 1st January.

The Sivagiri Mutt is also the headquarters of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham, an organization of his disciples and saints, established by the Guru to propagate his concept of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God'.

The Guru Deva Jayanti, the birthday of the Guru, and the samadhi day are celebrated in August and September respectively. Colourful processions, debates and seminars, public meetings, cultural shows, community feasts, group wedding and rituals mark the celebrations. 

Both very intriguing destinations, a visit to either only enriches the lives of those who make the journey here. Go here for a spiritual experience that is not over-the-top and only promises solitude and the much-wanted ‘peace of mind’.