Varkala Bali Mandapam is a significant cultural and religious site located near Varkala Beach in Kerala. It is dedicated to performing the Hindu ritual of "Bali Tharpanam," where devotees offer prayers and ancestral rites, especially during the occasion of Karkidaka Vavu (the new moon in July or August). The site attracts many visitors and devotees who come to pay respects to their ancestors. Set against the serene backdrop of the Arabian Sea, Varkala Bali Mandapam holds great spiritual and cultural importance in the region.