Thursday, July 24, 2008

Museum of Malayattur

It is Far frm 47 km from Cochin, is famous for the Catholic church on the 609 metre high Malayattur Hill, dedicated to St. Thomas who is believed to have prayed at this spot. The annual Malayattur Perunal festival in March / April attracts thousands of devotees.

Known for an ancient Shiva Temple, whose inner and outer walls feature mural paintings of great artistic skill and interiors abound with intricately carved sculptures, is Ettumanoor, 63 km from Cochin.

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