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Pilgrimage centres near Ernakulam city

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Ernakulam (Malayalam: എറണാകുളം) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. Ernakulam is the most urbanised part of Kochi and has lent its name to Ernakulam District.

Pilgrimage centres

  • St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Kanjoor, one of the historic Churches in India.
  • St. Francis CSI Church: First church constructed by the Portuguese in India. Located at Fort Cochin.
  • St. Francis Xavier's Latin Catholic Church, Kaloor, The biggest church in Cochin.
  • St. Antony's Latin Catholic Shrine, Kaloor is one of the most popular shrines in Kerala.
  • St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam: Head of Syro-Malabar Eastern Catholic Church, with communion with Roman Catholic Church in Vatican.
  • Jewish Synagogue: Made in 1568 at Mattancherry. Chinese ceramics and Old Testament are attractions here.
  • Ernakulam Shiva Temple: Located at Ernakulam. Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
  • Tirumala Temple: Located at Ernakulam.
  • Guruvayoor Temple: 80 km from Ernakulam. One of the most important temples in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna.
  • Kaladi Sankarachaya Mutt: 40 km from Ernakulam.
  • Saint Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor: About 50 km from Ernakulam.
  • St. George's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally: A famous Roman Catholic Church In Kerala. Located at Edapally near Ernakulam.
  • Vamanamurthy Temple: An ancient temple located at Trikkakara near Ernakulam. This temple is associated with Onam festival, the most important festival celebrated in Kerala.
  • Our Lady of Ransom Shrine Basilica, National Shrine(Latin Church of Vallarpadathamma): Situated in Vallarpadom island off Ernakulam. Two bridges connect the island with the mainland Ernakulam.
  • St. Francis Asissi Latin Catholic Cathedral (Archdiocese of Verapoly, Near Highcourt of Kerala.
  • St. Joseph's Church, Thevara mainly known for the miracles that are said to happen there. According to tradition, if anyone attends St. Jude's Novena prayer for continuous 9 weeks (Thursdays) their wishes will be fulfilled.

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