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Koratty Muthy’s (St Mary’s) Forane church is located at Koratty, Thrissur District, kerala.The most revered and renowned Marian Pilgrim Centre after Velankanni, is the Holy Shrine of Koratty Muthy otherwise known as Koratty Thampuratty. St. Mary’s Forane Church in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly situates in the Southern boundary of Trichur District. NH 47, Railway and Cochin International Airport help the devotees to reach here easily.The annual feast falls on the Saturday and Sunday following the 10th of October, during which the statue of Koratty Muthy is taken out in a procession from the church. An important offering here is the poovankula (bunch of plantain).Koratty Muthy Matha Church was built in the year 1381 and is at present known as Marian Pilgrim Centre of Koratty Muthy. There were many miracles of Koratty Muthimatha that happened in assosciation with Mother Mary and infant jesus. Many peopel say their own stories of miracles of Koratty Muthy like having children after a long gap, safe child birth, mental happiness, having employment and shelter. Newly wed couples, particular, visit the Shrine to seek the blessings of Koratty Muthy for a happy married life.Another offering in this church is kneeling down and crawling from outside of the church to the Altar. This Church is located 3 kilometres South of the famous Muringoor Divine Centre.All through the year, especially during the feast days, devotees of all castes and creeds, from far and wide, throng to this place to pay their respect to Koratty Muthy (Mother Mary) and pray for blessings.
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| Location info: |
| Address: Koratty, Near Chalakudy, Thrissur District , kerala, India |
| District: Thrissur District |
| Nearest City: Chalakudy, Kochi, Irinjalakuda , Kunnamkulam and Kodungallur. |
| Best time to visit: October. |
| Climate/Weather: |
| The annual mean temperature is 25 °C (77 °F); monthly mean temperatures range from 14 °C to 33 °C (58 °F to 92 °F) |
| History: |
| The folklore has it that, back in the 13th Century, while a coffin was being carried to Ambazhakkadu for burial in the Church there, because of the absence of Churches in that part, the pallbearers had to rest for a while at Koratty. Later it was seen that the coffin had got stuck hard to the ground, where it was ladi during their stopover. The Elders then prayed for divine help and it is believed that they had a profound insight of divine intervention and they made a makeshift Church and Cemetery at that spot. The ruler of that place lavishly helped the dwindling Church by assigning tax-free lands. Later on there was considerable support from various quarters as well, in rebuilding the Church. The Altars and the artworks above it date back to the 15th century. Thus faith, art and culture conglomerate at this Marian Pilgrim centre, now fast emerging as the Velankanni of Kerala. |
| Interesting things to do: |
| Watch the Koratty Muthy’s (St Mary’s) Forane church and also see the Chalakudy river across the dam, and also Sholayar dam. |
| Interesting things to Visit: |
The Vazhachal waterfallsThe Vazhachal waterfalls are located very close to the Athirapally falls and are a part of the Chalakudy river stream. Vazhachal is popular for its flora and herbal plantations (maintained by the forest department) apart from the scintillating waterfalls set in the backdrop of a lush green forest. This is an ideal picnic spot too.Sholayar Dam:Sholayar Dam is situated 20 km from Valparai, a hill station on the Anamalai range in Coimbatore District. It is the second deepest dam in Asia. With its scenic surroundings, the dam is a busy tourist spot in the hidden forest area. A part of the hydroelectric project of Tamil Nadu, special permission is required to visit the dam.Vachumaram:Vachumaram is a calm and beautiful lake surrounded by hills. If you are lucky, you can spot deer and wild elephants here.Thumpurmuzhi gardens:
Thumpurmuzhi gardens are located amidst the two water theme parks. The water from the river is redirected to deep tanks at Thumpurmuzhi, creating a waterfall like impact. The gardens are well maintained and have scenic surroundings.Malakapara Tea Gardens:
For the adventurous a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens. Along the route if you are lucky you may end up seeing some good wildlife.Charpa Falls:To the east of athirappilly is the enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon. It is a sight to watch and enjoy. |
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| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Thiruvalla railway station |
| Nearest Airport:Kochi International Airport and from Kozhikode (Calicut) Airport is 80 km away from city. |
| Road Transport:Take the Cochin Thrisur Highway from Chalakudy Railway Station to reach Vazhachal Falls and You can also reach here by bus from cities like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Mumbai and Coimbatore. |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
Peechi Dam:
Peechi Dam, 23km fromThrissur is an irrigation project site which offers boating facilities at the reservoir. If you are lucky, you might even spot a wild tusker or two on the forested banks, which form part of the 125 sq. km Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.Chowalloor Shiva Temple:Renowned as one of the 108 Shivalayas (Abode of Shiva) the Chowalloor Shiva Temple is in the neighborhood of Guruvayur. The temple location is scenic, calm and cool. The premier deity is Shiva with a special Shivalinga installed in the sanctum Sanctorum.Heritage Garden:Heritage Garden is located in the heart of the city, just on the southern side of Shakthan Thampuran Palace. The heritage garden is established recently to preserve and exhibit valuable Heritage Garden is located in the heart of the city, just on the southern side of Shakthan Thampuran Palace. The heritage garden is established recently to preserve and exhibit valuable indigenous trees and flora of Kerala.Its a good place to visit for exploring the rare species of flora grown in mountain ranges of Kerala. The plants and trees preserved here include many varieties which come under the protected list.Lourdes Cathedral:Thrissur district was under the control of Dutch and British invaders. During their period they had created several beautiful churches, an example is the Lourdes Cathedral. The exterior features an Indo-European facade with pink spires. The Centenary of Our Lady of Lourdes was celebrated during the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Thrissur in 1986.Archaeological Museum:The archaeological and art museum at Thrissur has a good collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewelers. Located near the Zoo, at a distance of 2 km from the Thrissur town, this museum is a treasure trove of various Veerakallu, temple models, olagrandhangal , megaliths like earthen pots and urns etc.The Zoo:2 kms from Thrissur town, is the zoo, which is a wonderful place for animal enthusiasts. Within the 13.5 acres of compound, a variety of fauna like the lion tailed macaque, Sloth bear, various species of birds, deer etc. The snake park has a reptilian collection of King Cobra, Kraits, Vipers and rat snakes.Shakthan Thampuran Palace:One of the landmarks of historical Perumpadappu Swaroopam, the Palace of Shakthan Thampuran in Thrissur is a major tourist attraction, especially for the One of the landmarks of historical Perumpadappu Swaroopam, the Palace of Shakthan Thampuran in Thrissur is a major tourist attraction, especially for the tourists having special interest on history.Vilangakunnu:7 kms from Thrissur, Vilangakunnu is a beautiful little hill which is a wonderful picnic spot. This spot is a feast for ones eyes with its natural charm and serenity.Punnathur Kotta (Elephant Shelter):Near Guruvayoor, 2 km away is Punnathur Kotta, the place where temple elephants (numbering over 40) are taken care of. Nowhere else one can find so many elephants at a time.Christian Divine Retreat Centres:They are located at Muringoor and Potta near Chalakudi, on the Kochi – Thrissur route.Thriprayar Temple:This Temple is located south of Thrissur is one of the important temples dedicated to Lord Rama. The exquisite wood carvings, sculptures and Mural Paintings are an interesting sight.Mummiyur Temple:This is a small temple dedicated to Shiva, whose image is said to have been existing in Guruvayoor, even prior to the installation of the image of Krishna. It is located near the famous Krishna temple.A visit to this shrine is considered mandatory for all those worshipping at the Krishna temple.Chavakkad Beach:Lying on the coast of Arabian Sea and situated 5 km from Guruvayoor, Chavakkad beach is an important tourist spot. Chavakkad is famous for Haidross Kuttee, a lieutenant of Haider Ali of Mysore. St Thomas Church at Palayur and Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary are nearby tourist spots.Parthasarathy:This is a famous temple credited with an idol of Parthasarathy, Lord Krishna in the form of Guiding Arjuana (Partha)Anakkaya:
Anakkayam is roughly 20 kms from Chalakudy on the Sholayar Peringalkuthu route, famous for its lake with cool and placid waters. The place got its name from a herd of elephants which used to visit the place quite often and the legend goes that the place got its name because some elephants had been drowned in this lake. The place is breathtakingly beautiful with its rushing waters, chiseled rocks and silent streams.Elephant Camp:Elephant Camp in the Punnathur Kotta is the largest elephant sanctuary in India. At present it has more than 60 elephants. All these elephants are offered to Guruvayur temple by the devotees of Guruvayurappan. This elephant sanctuary is a specimen example elephant love and preservation.This elephant camp has produced many renowned elephants like Guruvayur Kesavan and Guruvayur Padmanabhan. The elephants are well treated in this camp. These elephants are used to carry Guruvayur temple idols in the procession known as Shiveli. |
| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
HP Petrol Pump
SH 22, Vasanth Nagar
Thrissur
Kerala.Thaliyath Petrol Pump
Irinjalakuda, Thrissur
KeralaPetrol pump
Panampilly Nagar Avenue
Panampilly Nagar
Ernakulam, Kerala.Prabhus Petrol Pump
Kodungallur, Thrissur
Kerala.Petrol pump
Perumbavoor Aluva Road, Aluva
Ernakulam, Kerala.Reliance Petrol Pump
NH47, Karayamparambu
Angamaly, Ernakulam
Kerala. |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Motel Aaram
Athirapally, Vettillappara Chalakudy
Thrissur, Pin – 680 721.Hotel Riverrok Villas
Athirappilly,kerala.Rain Forest Resort
PIV/93A, Kammamkuzhy P.O
Athirappilly, Kerala
Tel: 0480 2769062.A N Z Hotel
22, 95/2 Puthenveettil House
Perumpadanna N Parur
Ernakulam, India – 683513.Hotel Hill Park
Near Ksrtc Bus Stand, Angamaly
Ernakulam, Kerala 680572
Tel: 0484 2452256.Hotel Prestige
Opposite Ksrtc Bus Stand, Angamaly
Ernakulam, Kerala 680572
Tel: 0484 2452737.St. James Hospital
Chalakudi, Thrissur
Kerala. |
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