Malayattoor Kurisu mudi ADIVARAM - മലയാറ്റൂർ കുരിശ് മുടി, അടിവാരം

India / Kerala / Perumpavur / malyatoor
 religion, pilgrimage, Roman Catholic church

This is an International Pilgrim center...This is where St.Thomas one of the Jesus' disciples came and prayed and also preached the word of GOD.

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 centre.The annual festival of this church is known as 'Malayatoor Perunal' and it is celebrated in the months of March-April. It is believed that St. Thomas prayed at this church when he landed in Kerala.
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Coordinates:   10°12'13"N   76°30'5"E
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