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Places to See - Cochin

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SREE POORNATHRAYEESA TEMPLE :
Maha Vishnu is the diety of this temple, which formerly belonged to the Cochin royal family. It is believed that, Arjuna (one of the Pandavas) established it. The major festival of this temple is held from November-December. Athachamayam, another cultural festival, is also celebrated during Onam. It is located at thripunithura, 10km. from Ernakulam.




CHOTTANIKKARA TEMPLE :
The temple Diety is “Durga Bhagavathy”. It is believed that there is presence of Saraswathy Devi till 7a.m. in the morning. A “Bhadra Kali Devi” temple is also present in the premises. The festival here falls in February-March for nine days. “Makam Thozhal” is an important day during this festival. Chottanikkara temple is about 15km. from Ernakulam.





VALLARPADAM CHURCH :
Situated in an island 3km. west of Ernakulam, church of our lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam, is a basilica and National Pilgrim Centre. The old church founded 1n 1676 by Portuguese missionaries which was destroyed by heavy flood, and was reconstructed later with the help of Paliath Raman Valiachan, the Prime Minister of Maharaja of Cochin. People from all walks of life come to vallarpadam church for blessings from vallarpadathamma. Mary-mother of Jesus, for this various needs. Adima and blessing of boats are the two common forms of the prayer at this church. The newly built gosree bridges make easily access to the church from Ernakulam.


KUMARAKAM :
The backwater resort town is situated 16kms. away from Kottayam. House boats and backwater cruises are the major activities here. Another major attraction is Kumarakam bird sanctuary which is located on the banks of the Vembanad lake, is a favourite haunt of many migratory birds. Vembanad lake is an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination. The serene lake comes alive during Onam with the spectacular snake boat races. Pathiramanal, an enfchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here.



VARAPUZHA :
A village of rustic charm. Where the backwater never stop kissing the land. And just 10kms away from the bustling city of Cochin. History seems abound here. The church built by the Dutch will take you back in time. Also, Varapuzha enjoys the privileges of a divine place, being adobe of saints-Kuriakose Achen and Alphonsamma. The temples of Siva and Durga are present here. Besides, the silver sands of Cherai Beach are just 20kms from here. And now there is a home awaiting you here…..Gopika Regency.

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