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Category: Kottayam

Kottayam, Religious Places

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

On the banks of Vembanad lake in Vaikom, there exists an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva within the heart of the town. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple in combination with Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple and Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple form the leading trio. It is believed that if a devotee can visit all these three temples in…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

Tomb of Saint Alphonsa

About 5 km east of Pala, Kottayam there lies the beautiful hilly region called Bharananganam which also became a sacred land with the extremely spiritual life of an Indian sister and educator, Saint Alphonsa. This holy saint was born as Anna Muttathupadathu in a great family in Bharananganam. Her life was filled with troubles and…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

Thiruvarppu Sree Krishna Temple

Thiruvarppu Sree Krishna Temple is among the most famous Krishna temples located in whole Kerala. This temple is on the banks of Meenachil river, in a village called Thiruvarppu, which is at a distance of 6-8 km from Kottayam city. The temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is about 1500 years old. Thousands of Krishna devotees…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple

Thirunakkara Mahadeva temple, located in the heart of Kottayam city, is an ancient temple built around 500 years ago by Thekumkor Maharajah. As one of the most famous temples in Kottayam, this Mahadeva temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. An idol of Shiva linga about 6 inches high is enshrined within the main temple with…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid

Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid also known as “Taj Juma Masjid” is located in Thazhathangadi, Kumarakom village in Kottayam district. It is one of the oldest mosques in all India which is believed to be at least 1000 years old. Juma Masjid is a famous pilgrimage centre for its architecture, wooden cravings and beauty. For once the…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

St. Mary’s Orthodox Church 

St. Mary’s Orthodox Church located at a distance of 4 km from Kottayam city is popularly known as Kottayam Cheriyapally built-in 1597 by Thekkumkoor Maharaja. The church is widely famous for its blend of Portuguese and Kerala style architecture. The walls, pillars, roofs etc are filled with astonishing paintings and murals that depict biblical and…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

St. Mary’s Church Kuravilangad

St. Mary’s church, most commonly known as Martha Mariam church, in Kuravilangad is one of the ancient Christian pilgrim centres in Kerala. In 2019, St. Mary’s church was raised to the position of Major Archiepiscopal Church, which is governed directly by archbishops assisted by their respective synods of bishops. History states that the church was…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

St. Joseph’s Church, Mannanam

St. Joseph’s Church, located in Mannam, Kottayam is a Syro Malabar Catholic Church built by Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, popularly known as Chavara Achan. It is one of the famous pilgrimage centres built in 1837 and renovated twice in 1955 and 1996. The church compound also has a residential house used by the saint during…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

Panachikkad Saraswathi Temple

Panachikkad village in Kottayam district is quite famous for the Saraswati Temple located there. The temple is dedicated to Saraswathy, the Goddess of knowledge and arts. This temple is widely known as “Dakshina Mookambika” or “Mookambika of the South”, as the temple is situated in the Southern state of India, Kerala. The temple walls are…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
Kottayam, Religious Places

Pallipurathukavu Devi Temple

Pallipurathukavu located in the small village of Kodimatha in Kottayam district is dedicated to Durga Devi. The Goddess is fondly referred to as Pallipurath Kavilamma by her ardent devotees. This Kavilamma is another form of Goddess Bhadrakali. Tuesdays and Fridays have special prayers and offerings in the name of Devi, where devotees come in chanting…

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March 26, 2025March 26, 2025
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