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Encyclopedia > Pilgrimage centres near Ernakulam town

Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. Ernakulam is the most urbanised part of Kochi and has lent its name to Ernakulam District. Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം, — ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... For the town with the same name, see Ernakulam. ...


Pilgrimage centres

  • St Francis Church: First church constructed by the Portuguese in India. Located at Fort Cochin.
  • St. Francis Xavier's Church Kaloor, The biggest church in Cochin.
  • St. Antony's Shrine, Kaloor is one of the most popular Shrines in Kerala.[citation needed]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Has beautiful paintings. Located near the St Francis Church.
  • St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica: Head of Syro-Malabar Eastern Catholic Church, with communion with Roman Catholic Church in Vatican.
  • Jewish Synagogue: Made in 1568 at Mattancherry. Chinese ceramics and Old Testament are attractions here.
  • Mahadevar Temple: Located at Ernakulam. Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
  • Tirumala Temple: Located at Ernakulam.
  • Guruvayoor Temple: 80 km from Ernakulam. One of the most important temples in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna.
  • Kaladi Sankarachaya Mutt: 40 km from Ernakulam.
  • Malayatoor Church: About 50 km from Ernakulam.
  • Edapally St.George Church: A famous Roman Catholic Church In Kerala. Located at Edapally near Ernakulam.
  • Vamanamurthy Temple: An ancient temple located at Trikkakara near Ernakulam. This temple is associated with Onam festival, the most important festival celebrated in Kerala.
  • Our Lady of Ransom Shrine Basilica, National Shrine(Church of Vallarpadathamma): Situated in Vallarpadom island off Ernakulam. Two bridges connect the island with the mainland Ernakulam.
  • St. Fracis Asissi Cathedral Church(Archdiocese of Verapoly, Near Highcourt of Kerala.
  • St. Joseph's Church, Thevara mainly known for the miracles that happens here.Its said that if anyone attends St.Jude's Novenna prayer for continous 9 weeeks(thurdays) their wishes will be fullfilled.

Events March 23 - Peace of Longjumeau ends the Second War of Religion in France. ... Mattancherry is a small town in Ernakulam district of Kerala, south India. ... Ceramics is the art form that uses ceramic materials to produce works of art. ... Guruvayoorappan The Guruvayoor Shri Krishna Temple is one of the most important and sacred pilgrim centres of Kerala. ... Onam (Malayalam: ഓണം) is an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

See also


The skyline of Ernakaulam Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. ... For the town with the same name, see Ernakulam. ...

Seal of Kerala State of Kerala
Kerala Topics | History | Economy | Geography | Flora and Fauna | Culture | Arts | Tourism
Capital Thiruvananthapuram
Districts AlappuzhaErnakulamIdukkiKannurKasaragodKollamKottayamKozhikodeMalappuramPalakkadPathanamthittaThiruvananthapuramThrissurWayanad
Major cities KochiKollamKozhikodeThiruvananthapuramThrissur


 

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