'Thomathukadavu' (Historica Tourism Spot/ Pilgrim Center )

India / Kerala / Tiruvalla / Thomathu Kadavu, Niranam North
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The word 'Thomathu' is derived from the Malayalam word thoma ethiya means thoma arrived, thoma is the malayalam name for Thomas (meaning St.Thomas). 'Kadavu' means jetty or harbour.

Niranam is supposed to be the ancient port city Nelcynda, which had commercial relations with Rome, Greece etc. Thomathu kadavu is located on the banks of Kottachal, an ancient water way.

An ecumenical body called 'Niranam Thomathu Kadavu Smaraka Trust' has created an art gallery to commemmorate the arrival of St. Thomas in 52 AD.
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Coordinates:   9°21'43"N   76°31'27"E

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  • its not an orginal creation ... its created for some other aim ... just for a misundersting
  • Website of <a href="http://www.stthomasartgallery.org">St. Thomas Art Gallery, Thomathu Kadavu</a> - http://www.stthomasartgallery.org This has been a traditionally accepted place in the local folklore.
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