Malayatoor

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It is believed that the "Baka" of Mahabaratha was living here in the foothills of mount Malayattoor.Baka was killed at Ekachakra gramam (Kothamangalam).In 1st century AD there were tremendous trade happened between Pandion kingdom and Kodungalloor through the royal Aluva-Munnar route.

It is a very important and famous Christian pilgrimage place. It is believed that St. Thomas prayed at this place.
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Coordinates:   10°11'32"N   76°29'54"E

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  • Malayattoor is famous for its natural beauty and recognised as a pilgrim center and tourist destination.St. Thomas Church is a well known pilgrim center for all communities especially for Christian community.The presence of river Periyar adds beauty to this place. St. Thomas School, St Thomas Hospital are located in Malayattoor.Well known writers Malayattoor Ramakrishnan and P.N Krishnankutty(Science Fiction)are from Malayattoor.
  • oh, such a wonderful place in the world." Ponnin Kurisu Muthappo.....Ponmala Kayattam..............."
  • nthing spl
  • Malayattoor is a village in the North Eastern corner of Ernakulam District in the stae of Kerala in South India. The name �Malayattoor� is an amalgamation of three small words. Mala (Mountain) Arr (River) Oore (Place). This is to say, Malayattoor is a meeting place of mountain, river, and land.
  • MALAYATTOOR india's only international pilgrim shrine...............its the most beautiful place in the ernakulam disrict with river periyar ,kodanad elephant kalari,mahaghani estate and KURISUMALA with 609m above sea level were we believe st. thomas came and prayed.................................
  • malayattoor is a beautiful village in banks of river periyar.it is blessed with foot prints of saint Thomas.
  • There is no historical evidence for St.Thomas's visit to Malayattoor
  • malayattor is abeautiful place
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