Vallarpadam Churuch

The Church of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam is a famous pilgrim centre. People from all parts of Kerala and outside, irrespective of caste or creed come to the church to seek the Blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as 'VALLARPADATHAMMA'. Vallarpadath Amma is believed to have miraculously saved her devotees several time from violent storms. The Feast of Vallarpadathamma is celeberated from 16th to 24th September every year. Pilgrims, thousand in number, come to Vallarpadam to participate in the Feast, especially on 24th September.

For More Information Visit    http://www.vallarpadathamma.net/

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Ernakulam Junction/Town Railway Station

Nearest airport:  Cochin International Airport

David Hall

David Hall is a Dutch bungalow built around 1695 by the Dutch East India Company, located on the north side of Parade Ground in Fort Kochi. It was the residence of the renowned Dutch governor, Hendrick Adrian Van Rheede tot Drakestein. However, the building gets its name from a later occupant, a Jewish businessman called David Koder. The Hall, which is now an art gallery, was originally associated with Hendrik Adriaan van Reed tot Drakestein, renowned Dutch commander better known for his Hortus Malabaricus, a pioneering compilation of the flora of the Malabar Coast.

The typical Dutch architecture is visible on all elements. The three-foot wide walls and the four-column windows are some of the characteristics of the building.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulum Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

Indo-Portuguese Museum

A colonial structure, the Indo-Portuguese Museum of Kochi is the epicentre of Indo-Portuguese Christian Art heritage, which is still surviving in the state.It is located  in Fort Kochi throws light on the strong Portuguese influence in both the art and the architecture of the region.

The museum today is an important center to understand the Indo-Portuguese Christian Art heritage, which is still surviving. The museum is the outcome of the untiring efforts of the late Dr. Joseph Kureethra, Bishop of Kochi. Driven by sheer commitment to protect the rich heritage of his Diocese, the bishop established the Indo-Portuguese Museum to preserve some of the invaluable collections for posterity.

The museum is divided into five main sections, according to the nature of items displayed in each section. They are viz. Altar, Treasure, Procession, Civil Life and Cathedral.

The museum currently houses some outstanding collections, well known for its artistic and architectural marvel, which bear the mark of strong Portuguese influence. Some of these include a piece of the altar made in teak wood (16th century) from the Church of Our Lady of Hope, Vypeen, a chasuble (19th century) from Bishops House, Fort Kochi, Processional cross, which is a combination of silver and wood (17th century) from Santa Cruz Cathedral, Fort Kochi, Indo-Portuguese Monstrance (18-19th century), from Church of Our Lady of Hope, Vypeen. Among the displayed items, the Coat of Arms of the Franciscans needs special mentioning.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has also contributed to the rich collection at the Indo-Portuguese Museum and has to its credit sculptures, precious metal objects and vestments, among others from the Cathedral of Santa Cruz and other churches of the Kochi diocese.

The Indo-Portuguese Museum in Kochi is indeed one of those symbols in the annals of Kochi, bearing the rich heritage of Indo-Portuguese culture and artistic influence.The Museum is located on the beach road about 1 km south of St.Francis Church in Fort Kochi. Timing in between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and all Public Holidays

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam junction

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 20 kms away from Ernakulam City

Kanjiramattom masjid

Kanjiramattom Mosque, is believed to have been built as a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin. The famous Kanjiramattom Mosque is about 25 km from Kochi. The Kanjiramattom mosque is the right example of antique beauty of mazhars and dargahs. The fable has it that the shrine was constructed in the memory of the holy Sheikh Fariduddin. It is believed that the great muslim saint Vaver has prayed in this Mosque and attained eternal bliss.The festival of ' Kodikuthu' which commences on the month of December - January every year, is the major festival of Kanjiramattom Mosque.. During the ' Chandanakkudam' ritual held at night, the pilgrims carries pots covered with sandalwood paste and proceed in a procession to the mosque. Celebrations as part of the festival here are held at night. Other attractions of the festival include caparisoned elephants, musical programs like mappilappattu and oppana and duff-muttu.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:Ernakulam  railway station.

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport.

Cochin International Airport(IATA: COK)

 

 

 

 

Cochin International Airport (IATA: COK) is an international airport located at Nedumbassery, about 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Ernakulam district, in the state of Kerala, India. It is one of  the busiest and largest airport in India. Cochin International Airport is the first in India developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. It pioneered the concept of private investment in the airport sector after being incorporated as a public limited company, receiving investments from nearly 10,000 non-resident Indians (NRIs) from 30 countries.

Contact Address

Cochin International Airport Limited(CIAL)

Kochi Airport P.O., Nedumbassery

Kerala - 683 111, Kerala, India.

Tel: +91 484 2610115

Tel: +91 484 3053000

Tel: +91 484 3053300

Fax: +91 484 2610012

Email: pro@cial.aero

Customs Superintendent : Tel: 2610077

Customs Station Duty Officer : Tel: 9947777800

Immigration Dept - Office : Tel: 2610028

Operating Airlines and destinations

Airlines	Destinations	Terminal
Air Arabia	Sharjah	International
AirAsia	Kuala Lumpur	International
Air India	Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Trivandrum	Domestic
Air India	Calicut, Delhi, Jeddah, Mumbai, Sharjah	International
Air India Express	Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Calicut, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Mangalore, Mumbai, Muscat, Salalah, Sharjah, Trivandrum	International
Air India Regional	Agatti	Domestic
Emirates	Dubai	International
Etihad Airways	Abu Dhabi	International
GoAir	Delhi, Mumbai	Domestic
Gulf Air	Bahrain	International
IndiGo	Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Trivandrum	Domestic
IndiGo	Dubai	International
Jet Airways	Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Vishakhapatnam	Domestic
Jet Airways	Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait, Muscat, Sharjah	International
JetKonnect	Bangalore, Delhi, Tiruchirapalli	Domestic
Kuwait Airways	Kuwait	International
Malaysia Airlines	Kuala Lumpur[44]	International
Oman Air	Muscat	International
Qatar Airways	Doha	International
Saudia	Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh	International
SilkAir	Singapore	International
SpiceJet	Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Vishakhapatnam	Domestic
SpiceJet	Dubai, Malé	International
SriLankan Airlines	Colombo	International
Tigerair	Singapore	International

For the latest information's about the airlines and destinations ,please contact CIAL,Kochi

courtesy:CIAL

Kodungalloor Bhagavathi temple

 

Kodungaloor, the ancient capital of Kerala, is 35 kms north-west of Ernakulam is a great pilgrim centre today. kodungallur bhagavathy temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali. The temple is situated in the middle of a plot of land about ten acres, surrounded by banyan and peepal trees. The Srikovil is facing north. The western chamber of the inner temple is the seat of Sapthamatrukas (seven mothers) who also face north. The idols of Ganapathi and Veerabhadra are also found in the chamber, one facing east and the other facing west respectively. The idol of bhagawati is about six feet high and made of wood, carved from a jackfruit tree. The idol has eight arms which carry various weapons and symbols.

Bhagawati Temple is also referred to as the abode of Kannagi. The latter was believed to be an incarnation of Kali and as a result a temple was erected in her memory in Kodungallur. Certain features of the structure of the Kodungallur temple point to the fact that, originally, it was a Shiva shrine and that the image of Kali was installed later. The idol of Shiva faces east and that of Kali north. The practise in the temple is to offer pooja and naivedyam first to Lord Shiva and then to the Devi.

The festivals of significance at Kodungallur are Makara Sankaranti(Thalappoli) and the Bharani Festival. The Bharani festival is a month of festivities from the Bharani asterism in the month of Aquarius to 7 days after the Bharani asterism in the month of Pisces. Thalappoli festival is in the month of Makaram (January–February). The four day Thalappoli commences from the evening of Makara Sankranthi with religious rituals.Makara Sankaranti coinciding with Pongal in Tamilnadu. Makara Sankranti brings with it 4 days of colorful fanfare, with processions twice a day on elephants to the accompaniment of music, fireworks.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Stations: Aluva, Ernakulam

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

Paravur Kayal

 

 

 A Beautiful Small Town which (shakes hand with both the sea and lake) or gives us a beautiful vision of the friend ship between the lake and Sea A perfect location for people of all age to make their minds and soul to regain their freshness & peace Paravur". The beautiful Small Town Paravur is a city and a municipality in Kollam district in the Indian state of KeralaParavur is the third Municipal Town in Kollam District. It is in Kollam Parliament Constituency and Chathanoor Legislative Constituency Paravur is one of the beautiful place in the district with its beach and its cultural heritage Arabian Sea is the west border for Paravur Coir, Cashew, Fishing and Bricks are the important industries Paravur backwater is very famous for its natural beauty Govt of Kerala recently started some projects to explore this beauty with their Tourism Package Paravur town is well connected by Rail and Road. It is a coastal resort town, 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. It lies on the Malabar Coast of India, fronting on the Arabian SeaParavur is an important fishing and coir production centre. It is situated 13 km South of Kollam and is connected with Kollam town by road and rail. It is the birthplace of KC Kesava Pillai (1865-1913) and Kesava Asan (1869-1917), two leading literary men of eminence.

Paravur has the largest natural Backwater lakes (the Paravur Kayal) in South Asia. It has a number of tourist resorts, with facilities for boating, swimming and surfing Fishing is permitted, but requires permission

How to reach:

Nearest Airport: Cochin International airport
Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam,
Nearest Bus Station: KSRTC Bus station:Ernakulam,Paravur,Aluva