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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. Mary's Church Kanjoor, one of the historic Churches in India.The Saint Sebastian at kanjoor, The Kanjoor Punyavalan is the Living saint who removes all the diseases and epidemics.
- 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][1], 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. Francis Asissi Cathedral Church (Archdiocese of Verapoly, Near Highcourt of Kerala.
- St. Joseph's Church, Thevara mainly known for the miracles that are said to happen there. According to tradition, if anyone attends St.Jude's Novenna prayer for continuous 9 weeks (Thurdays) their wishes will be fulfilled.
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