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Idukki - Pilgrim Centers |
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Munnar
CSI Christ Church |
The
history of Munnar CSI Christ Church is unique. Its real
history begins with a cemetery which is attached to
it. Mrs. Eleanor Knight, the wife of H.M Knight, the
General Manager of the plantation was buried there in
1894. After the buriel of Mrs. Knight, some other British
were also buried there. Later on Knight presented that
area as a place of burial. It was formally consecrated
on April 15th 1900 on Easter Day by Rt. Rev. Noel Hodges.
The foundation stone of the church was laid on March
1910 by Sir. A. K. Muir. It was dedicated on Easter
day April 16th in the year 1911 by Rev. W.F.B Hoysted
who was the chaplain at that time. The British handed
over the church to CSI North Kerala Diocese when they
left the High Range in the year 1981. Till then both
the Indians and British worshipped in the same church
at different times. Now it is the head quarters of CSI
Munnar Pastorate which has nearly 1000 Tamil families
and 18 out station churches. |
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Karikkode
Devi Temple |
This
is the oldest Temple in the district and many people
used to visit here on its festival days. This temple
is located in Thodupuzha. |
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Calvery
Mount |
This
is a famous pilgrim centre on the way to Kattappana
and it resembles mount Calvery where Jesus Christ was
crucified. |
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Mangala
Devi Temple |
The
ancient temple, 15Kms from Thekkady, is hidden in the
dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level.
The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style
of architecture and visitors are allowed here only on
Chitra Pournami festival day. The peak commands a panoramic
view of the eastern slopes of the Ghats and small hill
villages of Tamil Nadu. |
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Sree
Aiyappa Temple |
This
Temple is dedicated to Lord Ayappa. It is situated at
Anachal, 15 KM from Munnar. The six day annual festival
commences with the ceremonial hoisting of the temple
flag (Kodiyettam). On the last two days processions
with traditionally decorated elephants lend colour and
majesty. Art forms like 'Ottanthullal' enliven the temple
premises. The traditional 'Thookkam', a ritual is also
conducted. |
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Sree
Krishna Swamy Temple |
The
temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna , is located at the
heart of Thodupuzha town . It celebrates a ten day festival
every year . On the first day , a concert by renowned
musician is presented . 'Chakyarkoothu' is held on the
4th , 5th and 6th days of the festival. 'Kathakali'
performances are also held on 5th and 6th days . The
most auspicious days of the festival are the 7th , 8th
and 9th. Procession. participated by five caparisoned
elephants and temple percussion music are held in the
mornings and evenings on these days. |
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St.
Antony's Shrine |
The
St.Antonys shrine of Santhigram parish stands tall at
Nalumukku on the Erattayar - Thankamani road in Idukki
district. It falls in the diocese of Kothamangalam.
Today it has grown to become a pilgrimage centre and
thousands of devotees visit this church to attend the
liturgical services in honour of St.Antony and Infant
Jesus held every Tuesday and first Friday respectively
. By the divine plan of God, it has turned out to be
a place where people of all faiths come together and
listen to the word of God. Since 1965 devotional prayers
are being offered there. There after the priests in
charge have made pain-staking efforts to bring up this
place into what it is today . It was blessed by Rev.Fr.Mathew
Kochuparambil bishop of Dimshu in 1984. |
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St.
George C.S.I. Church |
This
is the oldest church in the district and was built by
the British.. The church was founded by Rev. Henry Baker
Jr. in 1869. All the churches in the tea garden areas
were once linked to this pallikkunnu church. This church
has a unique place among Europeans as many British planters
and veterans sleep in eternal peace in its cemetery. |