Pilgrimage centres near Ernakulam town

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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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] See also

• Ernakulam town
• Ernakulam district

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