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Kollam
district has a number of pilgrim centers. The temples dedicated
to the Sastha at Achencoil, Aryankavu and Kulathupuzha are
visited by a large number of pilgrims. The festivals, Therottam
and pushpabhishekam of Achenciol Temple fall during December
- January and January - February respectively. The Mandala
Pooja of Aryankavu Temple, is in December and the Vishumahotsavam
of Kulathupuzha in April.
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Temples |
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Oachira Temple, dedicated to Parabrahamam attracts a large
number of pilgrims, particularly during the festival called
Oachirakkali in June-July. The Panthranduvilakku Mhotsavam
(November-December) of this temple is also very famous,
Vishu Mahotsavam (April) of SreeKrishna Swami Temple, Ashramam,
Navarathri Mahostsavam (October) of Mahadeva Temple, Mukhathala,
Ustavam of Mahadeva Temple, Thrikkadavur and Bhagavathi
Temp-le, Kottamkulangara, Sivarathri Festival (March) of
Shiva Temple, Chittadeeswaram and Chenamathu Temple, Chathannoor,
Festival (September-October) of Veera Bhadra Nada, Astamudi,
renowned for the 'Urul Nercha', Sivarathri Mahotsavam (March)
of Kashi Viswanathan at Cheriazheekal (Karunagappally Taluk)
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam (April) of Shri. Mahaganapathi Temple,
Kottarakkara Attam Mahotsavam (March) of SreeBhoothanada
Temple, Chathannoor are some of the important festivals
connected with temples. The Ashtami Rohini Festival at Vadayattukotta Sree Krishna Temple also attracts huge crowds from neighbouring places. In addition to these temples, there are Churches and Mosques which have their own festivals attracting huge crowds, irrespective of their religious affiliation.
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Churches |
Some of the important Churches are St. Casmir's
church, Kadavur , Velankanni
Matha Shrine, Tuyyam; St. Francis Church, Koduvila (kallada),
Amalotbhava Matha Church, Pullichira (Kottiyam),
St. John Brotto Church, Sakthikulangara; St. Sebastian Church,
Needakkara: St. Thomas C.S.I. Church, Pattathanam and St.
Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Sastri Junction.
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Mosques |
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Valiyapalli, Janakappuram, Juma-Atrh-Palli, Kolluvila, Jumma-Ath-Masjid, Thattamala, NMuslim Jumma-Ath-Palli, Karuva: Kalamala Palli, Kalamala:
Muthirapparambu Palli, Muthirapparambu and Siyavathummodu Palli, Kilikolloor are the most important mosques.
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Asramam |
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Amritapuri
located at 110 kms from capital of Kerala. By bus
or train: Kayamkulam (12 km north of Amritapuri) and Karunagappally
(10 km south) are the major cities to reach. By air and
taxi: The two closest airports are in Trivandrum (110 km
south of Amritapuri) and in Cochin (140 km north).
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