Pilgrims’ Progress
Believed to be the first state in India to receive Christianity, Kerala is an abode of many famous Christian pilgrim centres which are spread across the state. Many of these churches have great significance attached to them that dates back to centuries.
With an ethereal and divine air, these pilgrim destinations tell the tales of how Christianity evolved through the years in the state. Parumala Church, Malayatoor St Thomas Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, St Andrew’s Church Arthunkal, Madre-de-Deus church Vettukadu are some of the famous pilgrim centres known for their grand annual feasts and celebrations.
Contact
Government of Kerala
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Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
India - 695 033
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Feasts & Pilgrim Centers
The major festivals of Christians in Kerala are Christmas and Easter. The Perunal celebrations of a church are usually on the Feast day of the presiding deity or on the anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the church.
Edathua Church, on the banks of River Pamba in Alappuzha
Edathua Church is situated in Alappuzha and dedicated to St. George. It is believed that prayers and offerings at this church help to heal mental disorders and other ailments.
Malayattoor Church in Ernakulam
Malayattoor Church is a famous Christian pilgrim centre located 47 km from Kochi in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.
