Saturday, June 30, 2012

St. Thomas Church, Cherpungal


Believed to have been established by the apostle St. Thomas, this church was relocated to the southern banks of the Meenachil River with the cooperation of poet Kunchan Nambiar and his family. In 1107, the Valiapalli was built on the original site. Oil poured into lamps and kept before the image of Infant Jesus is the votive offering here – a ritual similar to the devotional practices of Hindus.

How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

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