Religious Sites
Much has been said about the communal spirit of Muziris as it is home to many religious communities, all living in close proximity to each other. Some of the religious sites that find prominence in the Muziris map are listed below.
The Holy Cross Church
Situated at Chendamangalam in Ernakulam district, the Holy Cross Church established by Jesuit pries...
Marthoma Pontifical Shrine
Marthoma Church, Azhikode also known as Marthoma Pontifical Shrine located 6 kms from Kodungallur, ...
The Azheekkal Sree Varaha Temple
Established by the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins (GSB) of Kerala in 1565 CE, the Azheekkal Sree Varaha Te...
The Manjumatha Church
Manjumatha Church, is one among the three famous pilgrim centres in South India dedicated to Our La...
The Kottakkavu Church
A major pilgrim centre in Ernakulam district, the Kottakkavu Church is one among the eight churches...
Kodunagallur Bhagavathy Temple
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, also known as Kurumbakavu Bhagavathy Temple is a major shrine of God...
Kizhthali Siva Temple
According to Keralolpathi (a Malayalam work that deals with the origin and history of Kerala), Kizh...
Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple
Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple, located at Kottapuram, 6 kms from Kodungallur, in Thrissur distri...
Cheraman Juma Masjid
The oldest mosque in India, Cheraman Juma Masjid at Kodungallur, best exemplifies the Islamic trad...