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 Kayyoor,
Bharananganam
An enchanting landscape formed by a chain of green
hills at the Bharananganam panchayat. A shrine dedicated to the Pandava
brothers of the epic Mahabharatha is found here. As in the famous temple
at Sabarimala, only ghee is used to light the lamps here. Women are not
permitted inside the temple
Edathua Church
(24 km from Alappuzha,
on the Alappuzha - Thiruvalla Road) Established in 1810, the church is
dedicated to St. George.
It is believed that prayers and offerings at this
church help to heal all mental disorders and other ailments. During the
annual feast (5th, 6th and 7th of May) pilgrims from all parts of South
India, irrespective of caste and creed, visit the church and seek the
blessings of the saint
Arthunkal
(22 km north of Alappuzha) The St. Sebastian's Church here is an
important Christian pilgrim centre. Annual festival: Arthunkal Perunnal
- the feast of the patron saint (January)
Matha
Amrithanandamayi Ashram, Vallikavu
The residence and headquarters of Matha
Amrithanandamayi Devi, is situated at Amrithapuri near Vallikavu. The
ashram is accessible both by road and boat.Ph: 0476-2897578

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