Sivagiri Mutt resides in the city of Varkala and is famous as a holy destination. In addition, it is the headquarters of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham. It is an organization of a great reformer, Sree Narayana Guru's disciples and followers. It is one of Kerala's popular and captivating pilgrim destinations that attracts devotees from India and abroad. The place stands on an elevated plateau, greenery surrounding it.

Sivagiri Mutt is spread across an area of over 200 acres. One thing that attracts tourists the most here is the unique multi-tiered white terraces of mutt while entering inside. People believe that the social reformer Sree Narayan Guru took his last breath here in 1928. When he was alive, the place served as his residence. And after his death, the place exhibits his personal stuff. Moreover, the place also has his Samadhi. Every year, the place witnesses a huge crowd during the Sivagiri Pilgrimage days, i.e., 30th December to 1st January.

History of Sivagiri Mutt

Sree Narayana Guru was an ardent lover of a serene ambiance and natural beauty at Varkala. So he built a shelter on the top of the Sivagiri hill in 1904, which later turned into a major pilgrim center. Later the Travancore State Government offered Sivagiri Hill to the Guru. Not only this, but some locals of nearby places also offered land to him. Hence, Sivagiri became the nerve center of all Sree Narayana Movements.