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Vallarpadam Church Kerala

Located in the middle of Vallarpadam in Kerala, the Vallarpadam Church or the Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom is an ancient church and a very famous centre of pilgrimage in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It's one of the oldest European Churches in India which was built by the Portuguese Missionaries in the year 1524. The church is dedicated to the Holy Mary of Vallarpadam which is commonly referred as 'Vallarapadath Amma'. Though, it ruined due to heavy flood in the year 1676 but it was reconstructed in the year 1676. Then in the year 1888, it was declared as a special church by Pope Leo XIII and later the Union Government stated it as a major pilgrim centre. The history says that Vallarpadath Amma has saved her devotees life several times from violent storms.

Feast and Festivals

Vallarpadath Amma is conducted in the month of September 24 every year with pomp and gaiety.

So, if you wanna explore a bit off beat, then do visit this place where you get the full combination of sightseeing, religion and folklore.

  • Vallarpadam Church Ernakulam
  • Vallarpadam Church Ernakulam, Kerala
  • Vallarpadam Church, Ernakulam
  • Vallarpadam Church, Kerala

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