Navaikulam
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Navaikulam നാവായിക്കുളം |
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| Coordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°ECoordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Talukas | Varkala |
| Government | |
| • Body | Varkala |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 27,703 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 695603 |
| Telephone code | 0470 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
| Nearest city | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Varkala |
| Civic agency | Varkala |
Navaikulam is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India.
The term “navaya” means “the place where Vedic scriptures are taught”. Therefore, it is believed that Navaikulam was an ancient center of excellence and wisdom. The Sankaranarayana temple is situated here.
As of 2001[update] India census, Navaikulam had a population of 27703 with 13084 males and 14619 females.
The Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Varkala Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of National Highway 47 between Kallambalam and Parippally (about 45 km north of Trivandrum). Set amidst a vast campus, the temple enshrines the syncretic image of Sankaranarayana, whose left half shows the attributes of Vishnu and the right half that of Siva, this is believed to be the biggest Shankaranarayana statue in standing position. It is one of the most famous pilgrim center in Thiruvananthapuram district. Near the temple there is a big pond.
It is a school in the Attingal education district. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in the school, which is staffed by around 80 teachers. The library in the school has an amazing collection of books. Proper lab facilities are available. In sports and arts, this school is number one in the Attingal education district.
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