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Chirayinkeezhu is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala.TemplesThe Sarkara Devi Temple is situated at Chirayinkeezhu (Chirayinkil). The temple is noted for the Kaliyoot Festival, which takes place in the Malayalam month of kumbham (March) and the Meena Bharani Festival celebrated for 10 days in the Malayalam month of meenam (March/April).Anjengo FortThe well known Anjengo Fort is on the way from Chirayinkil to Varkala via Kadakkavoor.. Old Portuguese-style churches, the lighthouse, a 100-year-old convent and school, tombs of Dutch and British sailors and soldiers, and the remains of the fort are major points of interest here. Anchuthengu has a beautiful and clean beach. Kaikara village, the birthplace of the famous Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan, is located nearby. In olden times Anchal arrived through Trivandrum Cochin Canal known as "TC" Canal at Anchal Kadavu to Pulimootil Kadavu Post Office, known as "Anchal Office".TransportChirayinkeezhu is located north of Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Chirayinkeezhu Railway Station is the nearest railway station. It is from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and from Kollam Junction railway station. Buses are available for Attingal and Thiruvananthapuram.