Kaviyoor Mahadeva temple located on the banks of river Manimala is a famous tourist attraction in Pathanamthitta district. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also known as Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva temple. This temple is quite different from the other temples in the locality as it is historically significant and is preserved by the Archeological Department…
Malayalapuzha Devi Temple is one of the few famous pilgrim centers dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. This Bhagavathy temple is located at a distance of 8 km from Pathanamthitta town, built around 1000 years ago. The idol of Goddess Bhadrakali is in her fierce form as she was enshrined in the temple right after she killed…
Located at Omallur, 6 km away from Pathanamthitta town, Manjinikkara Dayara Church is a famous Christian pilgrim center in Kerala. Devotees come to church to see the mortal remains of Mar Ignatius Elias III, the Holy Patriarch of Anthiod. Mar Ignatius Elias reached Manjinikkara in 1931 and found the place to be extremely peaceful and…
Nilackal church is located at a distance of 5 km away from Plappally, in Pathanamthitta district. Nilackal church is one among the seven and a half churches established by St. Thomas, the Apostle of India. The seven-and-a-half churches are known as “ezhara pallikal” in Malayalam. Nilackal church was constructed in A.D 54 near the forest…
Niranam St. Mary’s Orthodox church located at a distance of 6 km from Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta is one of the ancient churches in Kerala. The church commonly known as Niranam church is one among the seven and a half churches established by St. Thomas, the Apostle of India, in A.D 52. Since the church was built…
Paliakkara church situated in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, is one of the most ancient churches in Kerala. The existence of this church dates back to the time of the arrival of St. Thomas, India’s Apostle, in A.D 54. Since then the church has remained a famous pilgrim centre. The architecture and the paintings on the eastern wall…
Sabarimala Temple, the largest pilgrim centre in South India, is situated at a height of 914 m above the sea level on the Sabari hills of Western Ghats. Sabarimala is surrounded by 18 hills belonging to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa attracts millions of devotees every…
Sree Vallabha Temple is one among the hundred-and-eight Vaishnavite temples in India. The temple situated in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, is also known as “Southern Tirupati” for its significance. This temple is located on the banks of River Manimala, with an 8 feet idol of Sree Vallabha (Lord Vishnu) enshrined within the sanctum sanctorum (sreekovil). The legendary…
Arattupuzha temple is located in a serene village about 15 km away from Thrissur town. This Sree Sastha temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is believed to be 3000 years old. The annual festival of the temple Arattupuzha Pooram is a grand event that takes place in April/May. Pooram in this temple is a spectacular moment…
The Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours is the biggest church in India, with three huge towers. And the central tower with a height of 260 feet is the third tallest tower in all Asia. The church compound spreads around 25,000 square feet in the heart of Thrissur city. The church is an architectural marvel,…
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