Pandalam

Sree Ayyappa, the presiding deity of Sabarimala had his human sojourn here as the son of the Raja of Pandalam. As a holy town, Pandalam is perhaps second only to Sabarimala. The Valiyakoikal Temple near the palace on the banks of river Achenkovil has been modelled on the Sabarimala shrine. Pilgrims usually stop here to [...]

Parumala

Parumala (10 km from Thiruvalla): The Ormaperunnal (commemoration day) of Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the declared saint of Malankara Orthodox Church, is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November.
The leadership of the Malankara Orthodox Church was very particular that the new church at Parumala should be designed and constructed in consideration of the antiquity of [...]

Manjanikara

Mar Ignatius Elias III, the holy patriot of Anthiod while on a visit to India, died at this place in 1932. His mortal remains are preserved at Manjinikkara church. Later this place developed into a pilgrim centre. The annual festival (ormaperunnal) is held in February.

The St. Stephen’s church at Manjanikkara was founded by Kassisso Skaria [...]

Maramon Convention

THE MARAMON CONVENTION AT KOZHENCHERRY
Kozhencherry is situated 13 km from Pathanamthitta on the banks of the river Pamba. The place is famous for the MARAMON CONVENTION, the biggest religious gathering of Christians in Asia, held in February-March on the banks of the river Pamba. Christians from all over India assemble here to listen to the [...]

Kozhencherry

It lies 13 km. from Pathanamthitta, on the left bank of river Pamba and is a trading centre and flourishing market for agricultural goods.
Kozhencherry is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region (South Central Kerala) in Kerala state, South India.
Kozhencherry is one of the five Taluks in Pathanamthitta district. The other taluks [...]

Konni

A hill town, Konni is famous for timber trade and wild elephant training centre.This is a charming town with lush meadows and hills stands on the bank of river Achakovil. It is surrounded by clove and pepper plantations. Elephants trapped from the forest area are also tamed here.
How to reach:From Pathanamthitta town – 5 Kms [...]

Kadamanitta

The Kadamanitta Devi Temple is famous for the ten day long Padayani performances held in connection with the annual festival in April/May. The temple is situated about 8km away from Pathanamthitta town.
Getting there: Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (about 30 Kms from Pathanamthitta).Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (about 119 kms from Pathanamthitta).
Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan M. R. [...]

Cherukolpuzha

Cherukolpuzha Hindu-Convention Meet

Ayiroor Cherukolpuzha religious convention of the Hindus is held at Cherukole on the banks of River Pamba, usually in Feb every year. This famous convention is attended by a large number of people and addressed by prominent religious scholars and cultural personalities.

The vice-chairman of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Swami Amruthaswaroopananda Puri, inaugurated the [...]

Aranmula

Aranmula is a little temple town in Pathanamthitta District, surrounded by undulating green hillocks and girdled by the holy river Pampa. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Krishna.Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors made of bell meta which is known as ‘Aranmula Kannadi’.This is a unique art which is not found any [...]

Sabarimala

Kerala is a land of temples; perhaps the best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala, high up in the Sahyadri Mountains(western ghats). Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is believed that “Parasurama Maharshi” who retrieved Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed [...]