Ernakulam is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, and takes its name from the eponymous city division in Kochi. It is situated in the central part of the state, spans an area of about 2,924 square kilometres (1,129 sq mi), and is home to over 9% of Kerala's population. Its headquarters are located at Kakkanad. The district includes Kochi, also known as the commercial capital of Kerala, which is famous for its ancient churches, Hindu temples, synagogues and mosques.
The Syro-Malabar Church, also known as the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, is an Eastern Catholic Church based in Kerala, India. It is a sui iuris (autonomous) particular church in full communion with the Holy See and the worldwide Catholic Church, with self-governance under the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO). The major archbishop presides over the entire church. The incumbent Major Archbishop is Raphael Thattil, serving since January 2024. The Syro-Malabar Synod of Bishops canonically convoked and presided over by the major archbishop constitutes the supreme authority of the church. The Major Archiepiscopal Curia of the church is based in Kakkanad, Kochi. Syro-Malabar is a prefix reflecting the church's use of the East Syriac Rite liturgy and origins in Malabar. The name has been in usage in official Vatican documents since the nineteenth century.
Perumbavoor is a municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 18 km (11.2 mi) north of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about 187 km (116.2 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Perumbavoor is part of the Kochi metropolitan area and is located 26 km (16.2 mi) northeast of the Kochi city centre. As per the 2011 Indian census, Perumbavoor has a population of 28,110 people, and a population density of 2,065/km2 (5,350/sq mi).
Piravom is a municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 22 km (13.7 mi) south of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about 162 km (100.7 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Piravom has a population of 27,229 people, and a population density of 927/km2 (2,400/sq mi).The majority of people living in Piravom are Syrian Christians.
Mattakkara is a part of Kottayam District mainly spread in Akalakunnam Panchayath. This is considered as the biggest kara (land) in Kottayam. The place is accessible by local roads. It is about 20 km (12 mi) from Kottayam and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Palai.Kottayam and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Palai.Historically the region was under domain of ullatt karthas since old travancore rule, .Mattakkara has 90%literacy and major religion in the region are Hinduisam and Christianity.
This is a list of pilgrimage centres in Ernakulam district in Kerala, India.
This article lists the various old and ancient churches that exist among the Saint Thomas Christians in Kerala.
Kolenchery is a town in the Poothrikka gram panchayat in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Located on National Highway 85, Kolenchery is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) from Poothrikka and 20 km (12 mi) from Kochi. There have been plans to include Kolenchery as part of the Kochi metropolitan area.
Mazhuvannoor is a panchayat village in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located in the Kunnathunad taluk. It is located near the town of Kolenchery. The panchayat headquarters are located at Airapuram.
Marady is a village in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.
Vallicode-Kottayam is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India. Vallicode-Kottayam village is a part of Konni Taluk, District of Kerala State, India.
St. Thomas Cathedral is the Syro Malabar Catholic cathedral of the eparchy of Irinjalakuda in India. It presently exists under the nomenclature and the Canonical Status as Cathedral in the Wake of the Origin of the New Eparchy, effected by the amalgamation of the two independent and important parishes of the locality, namely, St. George’s Forane Church and St. Mary’s church, which were amicably situated side by side for about a century.
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Mississauga is an eparchy for all Syro-Malabar Catholics in Canada. It comprises 72 parishes, which include both churches and missions, with churches or missions in all the provinces of Canada, and one territory.
Perumbavoor has many Hindu temples, Muslim mosques and Christian churches. As the area is dominated by expatriate north Indian workers, some places of worship cater to the taste of North Indian devotees.
Mottu Palle is a village in Komarolu mandal Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Mottu Palle is 9 km (5.6 mi) from Komarolu
Pattupurackal Bhagavathy Temple is an ancient Bhadrakali temple located in Njeezhoor village, Kottayam, Kerala. It is the only temple in Njeezhoor village where the presiding deity is present. The Offering of naranga vilakku and neivilakku on Tuesdays and Fridays is very significant to this temple. The nearest towns are Kuravilangad and Kaduthuruthy. It is about 6 km and 11 km away from the temple respectively.The last renovation activities of the temple were done on March 19, 2016, with the presence of Kshetra Thantri Brahma Sree Anil Dhivakaran Namboothiri.The temple is managed by NSS Karayaogam Number 336.
Surabhi PU College is a pre-university college in Bellary, Karnataka, India. It is affiliated to Karnataka Pre-University Education Board. It is located Near Hosuramma Temple, Chidhawadagi, Hospet.
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