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Kallada Valiyapally

Kallada Valiyapally (St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church) is an ancient and historically famous Christian church located in West Kallada, Kollam district. Believed to have been established in the 9th century, this church falls under the Kollam Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Church.

Key Features and History

  • Mar Andrew Bava (Kallada Valyappooppan): The church became a major pilgrimage center due to the tomb (Madbaha) of Saint Mar Andrew Bava, who arrived in Kerala from Syria in the 17th century. He is also known as "Kallada Mooppan."

  • Symbol of Religious Harmony: A wooden pillar in the church over 700 years old features carvings of the Christian Cross, a Hindu symbol, and the Islamic Crescent. This stands as a fine example of the region's centuries-old religious harmony.

  • Former Name: In earlier times, this church was known as "Thulasserry Manapparathu Marthamariyam Pally."

Main Feast / Festival

  • Kallada Valiyapally Perunnal: The memorial feast of Mar Andrew Bava is celebrated grandly every year on the 18th and 19th of the Malayalam month of Kumbham (March 1 to 3). During these days, thousands of pilgrims visit regardless of caste or creed.

  • Location

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