Muziris Heritage Project
Once used to keep trade connections with Rome, Greece, China and Persia, Muziris, a piece of land that lies across the borders of Ernakulam and Thrissur districts of central Kerala, is now a major heritage centre in Kerala. Muziris once had a thriving port in the first century BC and was the gateway for various religious faiths like Christianity, Judaism, Islam and others.
The Muziris Heritage Project conserve and showcases the culture of 3000 years or more. The main sites included in this project are Paravur Synagogue, Kottayil Kovilakom in Chennamangalam, the Chennamangalam synagogue, Paliam Kovilakom, Paliam Nallukettu etc.
Contact
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC)
Old Collectorate Bldg., Park Avenue Road
Kochi - 11
Email : info@dtpcernakulam.com
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!
Muziris Heritage Site now open to public
The Muziris Heritage Project intends to conserve and to showcase the culture of 3000 years or more for posterity. Let us have a glimpse of some of the key sites, which are now open to the public. Paravur and Chennamangalam Synagogue, Kottayil Kovilakom in Chennamangalam are some of them.
