Kaduthuruthy has a picturesque nature and ecosystem. It is a transit point between the hilly middle region of Kerala and backwater coastal land. The nearest main railway station is Kaduthuruthy.
Kaduthuruthy is a pilgrimage centre. Kaduthuruthy has several Christian churches, and many pilgrims visit this place. St. MARY'S FORANE CHURCH (Valiapally) was established in AD 500, and is one of the most ancient churches of India. The present church is the third building there. Many historical events took place in this church. It is belived that the highest open air stone cross of Asia is in the courtyard of this church. This cross was blessed on the Holy Friday of 1599 by Bishop Dom Menesis. There are many art works being performed to the base of this cross. Bishop Mar Chandy Parambil was consecrated bishop in this church. The architecture of this church is very famous. This is one of the very few churches which has conserved some elements of pre-Portughese church architecture. This church belongs to the Archdiocese of Kottayam. Moonu Noyambu is the main feast of this church and is celebrated 18 days prior to the beginning of lent. Valiya Pally's St. Mary is known as MUTHIYAMMA . Purathu Namaskaram near the Stone Cross is a famous liturgical celebration of this church. Many pilgrims visit this church and offering prayers. ETTU NOYAMBU i.e. Birth day of St. May ( 8 September) is also an important feast of this church. 40 Hours Holy Adoration is also conducted every year in this church. Mar Kuriakose Kunnachery, the former Archbishop of Kottayam, is from this place and this parish.
St. Mary's Church Thazathupally belongs to the Pala Diocese. St. Mary's Thazathupally 'Darshanathirunnal' is very popular in Kerala.The stone is believed to have been laid for Kaduthuruthy St Marys Thazhathupally on 15 August 1009 A.D. This Church continued to be renewed from time to time. The present existing old church took its shape in 1590 with all its artistic splendor and characteristics of Gothic Art. “The altar of this church shows the excellence to which altar carving has ever reached” (Ref. Thomas Christian ArchitectureP.145) Through out its history from 1009 A.D.Muttuchira Holy Ghost forane church,near to kaduthuruthy was established in AD550 Saint Alphonsa was brought up at Muttuchira near Kaduthuruthy.
The Mahadeva Temple, otherwise known as Thali Temple in the name of Hindu god shiva . There are several other well-known temples in the area. Mahadeva temple is one among the famous three temples which Khara (of the Khara Dhooshana demon duo) of Ramayana built along with Ettumanoor and Vaikom. A visit to three temples on the same day is believed to be very auspicious.
The famous sun temple Adityapuram is 3 kilometers away from Kaduthuruthy, which is known to be the second sun temple in India.
Kaduthuruthy is a pilgrimage centre. Kaduthuruthy has several Christian churches, and many pilgrims visit this place. St. MARY'S FORANE CHURCH (Valiapally) was established in AD 500, and is one of the most ancient churches of India. The present church is the third building there. Many historical events took place in this church. It is belived that the highest open air stone cross of Asia is in the courtyard of this church. This cross was blessed on the Holy Friday of 1599 by Bishop Dom Menesis. There are many art works being performed to the base of this cross. Bishop Mar Chandy Parambil was consecrated bishop in this church. The architecture of this church is very famous. This is one of the very few churches which has conserved some elements of pre-Portughese church architecture. This church belongs to the Archdiocese of Kottayam. Moonu Noyambu is the main feast of this church and is celebrated 18 days prior to the beginning of lent. Valiya Pally's St. Mary is known as MUTHIYAMMA . Purathu Namaskaram near the Stone Cross is a famous liturgical celebration of this church. Many pilgrims visit this church and offering prayers. ETTU NOYAMBU i.e. Birth day of St. May ( 8 September) is also an important feast of this church. 40 Hours Holy Adoration is also conducted every year in this church. Mar Kuriakose Kunnachery, the former Archbishop of Kottayam, is from this place and this parish.
St. Mary's Church Thazathupally belongs to the Pala Diocese. St. Mary's Thazathupally 'Darshanathirunnal' is very popular in Kerala.The stone is believed to have been laid for Kaduthuruthy St Marys Thazhathupally on 15 August 1009 A.D. This Church continued to be renewed from time to time. The present existing old church took its shape in 1590 with all its artistic splendor and characteristics of Gothic Art. “The altar of this church shows the excellence to which altar carving has ever reached” (Ref. Thomas Christian ArchitectureP.145) Through out its history from 1009 A.D.Muttuchira Holy Ghost forane church,near to kaduthuruthy was established in AD550 Saint Alphonsa was brought up at Muttuchira near Kaduthuruthy.
The Mahadeva Temple, otherwise known as Thali Temple in the name of Hindu god shiva . There are several other well-known temples in the area. Mahadeva temple is one among the famous three temples which Khara (of the Khara Dhooshana demon duo) of Ramayana built along with Ettumanoor and Vaikom. A visit to three temples on the same day is believed to be very auspicious.
The famous sun temple Adityapuram is 3 kilometers away from Kaduthuruthy, which is known to be the second sun temple in India.
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