Recently I made a trip to Tiruvalla.It is around 124
kilometers away from Thiruvananthapuram,the place where I live.
On my way to Tiruvalla,I got down at a small town Kottarakara to visit famous
Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathi kshetram (Temple).
The temple is a Hindu pilgrim centre.It is one of the ancient and most
important Maha Ganapathi (Lord Ganesha) Temple
in Kerala. Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathi kshetram is located 64 away from Thiruvananthapuram
on way to Tiruvalla.(The Picture below is of Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathi kshetram (Temple)
On my way,I also paid a visit to Parumala church.Parumala church has the Tomb of St. Gregorios (Parumala
Thirumeni,the first Christian saint of India), belonging to the Indian Orthodox Church(Malankara Orthodox Syrian
Church) and Syriac
Orthodox Church. It is a Christian pilgrimage centre.(The Picture below is of Parumala Church.)
Parumala church is situated on the banks of river Pamba.The Pamba(also called Pampa
river) is the third longest river in the state of Kerala. Sabarimala temple,a famous hindu pilgrim centre is alsolocated on the banks
of the river Pamba.((The Picture below is of Pampa river.)
After a journey of three hours I reached Tiruvalla.
Tiruvalla is a
big town located in Pattanamthitta in the State of
Kerala in South
India,.It is the biggest commercial center in the district of
Pattanamthitta.
Almost every leading bank in the country has a branch here.
The town has the largest number of ATMs of different banks in the entire state.
It is commonly said that at least one member from each family there will be working
in a foreign country mostly in
USA,UK,Germany,UAE and other gulf countries.
Here I wish to publish pictures of St .John's cathedral ,which is situated at the heart of Tiruvalla town.
