Parumala

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Parumala is a small town in Pathanamthitta district, bordering Alapuzha. This is an island in Pampa River. The town is famous for the Orthodox Church of Mar Gregorious (Parumala Thirumeni).

It is here that Mar Gregories Metropolitan the declared saint of Malankara Orthodox Church take his eternal rest. The ormapperunnal celebrated on the first and second of every November, is very famous at this time a large number of people flock to this place for worship.

1 Parumala New Church
2 Parumala Old Church
3 Pampa College
4 Nearest Bus Station
5 References

[edit] Parumala New Church

The new church is circular in design with an inner diameter of 39 meters. This circle is again divided into three segments by two chords of 16 meters length. The Eastern segment consists of the 3 altars and the vestry. The Western segment consists of the Veranda and the Natakasala (Porch).

[edit] Parumala Old Church

Parumala is a small stretch of land on the shores of the river Pampa. In the days of old, many brahmin families were living on this island which has an area of about 4 square miles. For various reasons, in course of time these families left the place

[edit] Pampa College

The Travancore Devasam board has setup here a collage known as Pampa College.

[edit] Nearest Bus Station

Chengannur

Chengannur to Parumala - There is also a famous temple in Parumala called Panayanar Kaavu (kali- devi). It is considered as one of the oldest temple in Kerala.

Official WebSite of Parumala Church http://www.parumalachurch.com