Address | Manarkad (9 kms east of Kottayam) | |
City | Kottayam | |
State | Kerala | |
Location | South India | |
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Year of Construction | 920 AD |
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Type of Construction | Medieval |
Type of Building | Church |
Managed By | Jacobite Syrian Church |
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Dedicated To | St.Mary |
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Religion | Christianity |
Importance | One of the oldest church in kerala and also contains the remains of St. Mary. |
Famous For | The 8 days feat that attracts millions who come to seek the blessings of St. Mary. |
Festival | Ettunombu (8 days fast) and birth feast of St. Mary |
Best Time | September 1-8 |
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Pooja Schedule | |
Entry Formalities | Free |
Accomodation | Accomodations are easily available at the lodges and hotels in Kottayam. |
Accesibility | Kottayam is well connected to the major cities by rail and road. The nearest city is at Cochin which is 85 km away. |
Nearby Cities | Cochin, Tiruvalla |
Other Places of Worship in Kottayam | Ettumanoor Temple Vaikom Temple St. Mary's Valiya Palli St.George Church Puthupally St. Mary's Church Bharananganam Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple Kiliroor Kunninmel Temple |