Pilgrimage centres near Ernakulam town

Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. Ernakulam is the most urbanised part of Kochi and has lent its name to Ernakulam District.

Pilgrimage centres

*St. Mary's Church Kanjoor, one of the historic Churches in India.The Saint Sebastian at kanjoor, The Kanjoor Punyavalan is the Living saint who removes all the diseases and epidemics.
*St Francis Church: First church constructed by the Portuguese in India. Located at Fort Cochin.
*St. Francis Xavier's Church Kaloor, The biggest church in Cochin.
* [St. Antony's Shrine] [http://st-antony.blogspot.com/] , Kaloor is one of the most popular Shrines in Kerala.Fact|date=February 2007
*Roman Catholic Church: Has beautiful paintings. Located near the St Francis Church.
*St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica: Head of Syro-Malabar Eastern Catholic Church, with communion with Roman Catholic Church in Vatican.
*Jewish Synagogue: Made in 1568 at Mattancherry. Chinese ceramics and Old Testament are attractions here.
*Mahadevar Temple: Located at Ernakulam. Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
* Tirumala Temple: Located at Ernakulam.
*Guruvayoor Temple: 80 km from Ernakulam. One of the most important temples in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna.
*Kaladi Sankarachaya Mutt: 40 km from Ernakulam.
*Malayatoor Church: About 50 km from Ernakulam.
*Edapally St.George Church: A famous Roman Catholic Church In Kerala. Located at Edapally near Ernakulam.
*Vamanamurthy Temple: An ancient temple located at Trikkakara near Ernakulam. This temple is associated with Onam festival, the most important festival celebrated in Kerala.
*Our Lady of Ransom Shrine Basilica, National Shrine(Church of Vallarpadathamma): Situated in Vallarpadom island off Ernakulam. Two bridges connect the island with the mainland Ernakulam.
*St. Francis Asissi Cathedral Church (Archdiocese of Verapoly, Near Highcourt of Kerala.
*St. Joseph's Church, Thevara mainly known for the miracles that are said to happen there. According to tradition, if anyone attends St. Jude's Novenna prayer for continuous 9 weeks (Thursdays) their wishes will be fulfilled.

ee also

* Ernakulam town
* Ernakulam district