For the Comprehensive Infrastructure Development of Varkala Preparation of Master Plan is necessary. Preparation will enable to identify the projects suitable for Varkala and also the infrastructural facilities needed for the area. The work was entrusted with the Central Government agency Rail India Technical and Economic Services Ltd (RITES). The study is based on the geographic features of Varkala Municipality and surrounding seven panchayats. The team members from RITES Ltd conducted several studies, surveys in land records, Census Directorate, Archaeology Department, discussion with Municipality officials, Various Panchayat members and interaction with local people of Varkala area for gathering information. The preparation was completed and the Final Master Plan was submitted by the RITES Ltd.
Construction of Balimandapam at Varkala Papanasam is one of the major Projects undertaken by VIVID Corporation. Balimandapam facilitates pilgrims who come to Varkala for doing Vavubali at Papanasam (doing Hindu rituals for their departed souls during vavubali day). Balimandapam was constructed by Habitat Technology Group (Padmashri.Arch.G.Sankar) and under the strict supervision of Brahmashri.Kanipayyoor Krishnan Namboothirippadu (Doyan of Vasthu Vidhya and Kerala Temple Architecture). Lakhs and lakhs pilgrims gather at Varkala during vavubali day due to the speciality of Varkala Papanasam history (Dakshin Kashi). But this Balimandapam is to accomodate the daily pilgrims who come to Varkala for doing their rituals (Balitharpanam). The Mandapam absorbs 50-60 pilgrims at a sitting for doing thier rituals. The daily functioning of the Mandapam is entrusted with Travancore Devaswom Board authorities.