Friday, May 31, 2013

Vimalagiri Church


Vimalagiri Church, Kottayam is one of the prominent churches of Kerala. It is located in Kottayam, is one of the significant cathedrals under the Diocese of Vijayapuram. The deity worshiped in the church is Vimalambika. The church is also popularly known as Angathattu Palli. It has been gathered from the history, that the foundation stone of Vimalagiri Church was laid in the year 1956. The construction of the grand edifice was finished in the year 1964. The church has been constructed in the lines of traditional Gothic style of architecture. The church's central tower rises to a lofty height of 172 feet, thereby making it one of the highest church towers in Kerala. The main feast of the church is celebrated in the month of December.

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

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