Siva Temple at Avittathur
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St. George Forane Church is located in Edappally, about 10 kms from the city of Kochi. It is accessible by road from any part of India. Two national highways NH 47 and NH 17 join the bypass junction at Edappally which begins and continues up to Panvel, Maharashtra, in India. The nearest airport is The statue of St. George is placed for worship in a small shrine in front of the church by the side of N.H.47. Everyday hundreds of vehicles from all over |
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| Address:Edappally, Ernakulam, kerala, India. |
| District: Ernakulam district |
| Nearest City: Kochi, kottaym,Thrissur , Aluva and Chalakkudy. |
| Best time to visit: January to March. |
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| Tropical climate and Temparaure rangers from Summers: 36°-20° and in Winters: 16°-32°C. |
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The old church was found to be too small to accommodate the overgrown congregation in A.D. 1080 a new church was built in the present location. The |
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| you can see the Shrine of the God and join the Feast at Edappally St.George Forane Church once in a year. |
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Edappally palace temple: The Mahaganapathy Temple is one of the most important Ganapathy temples in the state visited by devotees from allover the stateThis is the part of Punnakkal Bhagavathy Temple: Manikyamangalam Sree Punnakkal Bhagavathi Temple is celebrating ‘Perumkaliyatta Mahotsavam’ after a long period of one and half centuries. It is Historical Museum : Important scenes of Kerala history are portrayed through through Sculptures. Greeting the visitor outside is a statue of Parasurama ,the mythological safe Bastion Bunglow : Built in the Indo-European style way back in 1667 AD, Bastion Bungalow get its name from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of Bolghatty: Bolghatty palace built by the Dutch in 1744. Later it became the seat of the British Resident of Cochin. Today it is a hotel run by K.T.D.C. The Cherai Beach: Children's Park : A high-tech children's Park with Non-Conventional Energy Museum and Musical Fountain. The Children enjoy a lot with the facilities available here. |
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Nearest Railway Station: Edapally Railway Station and Ernakulam Central railway station. |
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Nearest Airport: Kochi International Airport. |
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Road Transport: It is accessible by road from any part of India. Two national highways NH 47 and NH 17 join the bypass junction at Edappally which begins and continues up to Panvel, Maharashtra, in India. |
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Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace): Built by the Portuguese in 1557, the Palace was presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi (Cochin). The palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. On display here are beautiful Murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata and some of the puranic Hindu legends. Chinese Fishing Nets: The fixed and cantilevered Chinese Fishing Nets are the icon of Cochin sea trade. The fishing nets like these are not found anywhere else in India. Some Santa Cruz Basilica Church: This Roman Catholic church, built in 1503 and situated near the St. Francis Church, is a specimen of the Portuguese architecture. Frescoes and mural paintings decorate its ceiling and interior parts. The Gothic architecture and the lofty spires give it a unique grandeur. Cherai Beach: This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. There are a couple of simple cafes and guesthouses too. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction of this beach. Kaladi: Legend holds that one day, the widowed mother of Little Sankara, Aryadevi, fainted after walking three kilometers for her daily bath in the Periyar river. Marine Drive: Marine Drive is a picturesque promenade in Kochi, Kerala, India. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. Ironic to Princess Street : Flowerpot-laden window sills, bronze stucco walls and peeling pastel – these all are the symbols of colonial style buildings. See them in Princess street – a back street.Now filled with antique shops,homestays and hotels,with out disturbing the orginality. Fort Kochi really revels in moody pastimes. Thanthoni Aqua Farm : Thanthoni Aqua Farm launched in Thanthoni island of Kochi recently is a new edition of tourism attraction in Kerala. The Farm is in two-acre Island with Indira Gandi Boat Race : It is Conducted in August-September during Onam. Scores of sleek snake-boats with over100 oarsmen in each vie with to touch the finishing point first. The furious and sporadic paddling will turn the Marine Drive water front into frothing melee in tune with the Onam revelry. Cochin Carnival : Impromptu competitions and the white paper buntings adorned everywhere – streets, homes, shopts etc.in the last 10 days of the year Hill Palace: 12 km away at Thripunithura. The palace is now a museum, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. Different types of sculptures, collection of rare Elephant Kraal at Kodanadu : The Kraal means training camp. The word is in Afrikaans. The training is a long and tedious process. It may take one to two years. The mahouts too get Boothathankettu Dam : This is located at 7/8 km from, Kothamangalam. The Dam is a wonderful picnic spot. There is well-maintained Children’s Park here. The Reservoir and Edamalayar Lower Dam : This Dam is located at ahead of Boothathankett Dam on same route. The picturesque surroundings are great attraction here. The people from far and near throng here to enjoy the nature’s benevolence. Pallipuram Fort Pallipuram Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is one of the oldest existing European monoments in India. The Catholic church at Pallipuram is an Kerala Historical Museum: This "live" Museum is not just a retelling of the past but is a Light and Sound show of three-dimensional visuals. 87 figures who shaped the history and culture of Kerala in the last two thousand years have been represented here in Light and Sound Tableaus. Kodanad: It is one of the largest elephant training centres of South India. The beautiful river Periyar flows in the north of this place. The elephants are mainly trained Willington Island: This is artificial island named after Lord Willingdon, and a British viceroy to India is surrounded by beautiful, calm and serene backwaters. This sweet Thattakkadu Bird Sanctuary: This bird Sanctuary on the Kochi-Munnar road, about 20 km from Kothamangalam. This sanctuary is rightly named after its explorer Dr. Salim Ali, the |
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Police Station: Kuruppampady Police station ET North Police Station Police Station Edappally |
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Nearest Hospital: Edapally Dental Care Triveni Nursing Home Jo-Ans Medical Centre |
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