christianity
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Thalassery, in North Kerala, is a town where history lingers gently at every turn. Known for its fort, coastal trade, and cultural firsts, the town also preserves memories of individuals whose lives quietly shaped the social conscience of Malabar. While the Thalassery Fort draws most visitors, a short walk behind it, reveals a far more understated yet
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Kerala has long been a welcoming shore for faiths that arrived from distant lands, carried by traders, monks, and missionaries who spoke of God in many tongues. Among these early spiritual journeys, Christianity is believed to have reached the Malabar coast as early as the 1st century. Centuries later, in the 6th century, one such
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In the bustling heart of Kozhikode, at Nadakkavu, stands a church that quietly preserves a chapter of colonial history and Anglican tradition with remarkable dignity. Popularly known as the English Church, St. Mary’s Church, Nadakkavu is not merely a place of worship it is a living monument where architecture, faith, and an unusual story of compromise come together. What makes
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Kerala is a land where faith flows & among its many sacred narratives, none is as deeply etched into the landscape as the journey of St Thomas the Apostle, who is believed to have brought the message of Christ to the shores of Kerala in 52 AD. Every place he touched became sanctified by memory and
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In the serene, sea-washed town of Mahe stands a shrine unlike any other. a place where history, legend, and faith blend seamlessly into a single spiritual experience. The Church of St. Teresa of Avila, lovingly called “Mother of Mahe,” is today one of the most important pilgrim destinations in the region. Yet for centuries, its
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Kerala is home to many historic churches, yet few stir the soul the way the Arthunkal Basilica does. Dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle, this magnificent shrine on the shores of Alappuzha has grown into one of South India’s greatest pilgrimage centres. But the church’s fame reaches far beyond its patron saint. What draws millions here every year
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In the heart of Kozhikode, at Mananchira which once reflected the bustle of ancient trade stands a monument that tells a quieter, more intimate story one of compassion, service, and unity. The CSI Cathedral of Calicut, originally built by the Basel Evangelical Mission, is more than a church; it is a testament to how faith and
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A pilgrimage is often described as a journey of the soul & an opportunity to walk away from the burdens of life and toward the embrace of the divine. In the mist-laden hills of Vagamon lies Kurisumala, the Hill of the Cross, where for more than sixty years pilgrims have climbed the rugged slopes in
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When in Trivandrum, a visit to the Vettucaud Church proudly standing before the endless Arabian Sea is one serene journey. Known formally as Madre De Deus, meaning Mother of God, this ancient Christian heritage site has watched over the coastline for more than five centuries. Though the current Gothic-style structure dates back to 1937, the spiritual
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About 10 km away from the bustle of Kasargode town, tucked quietly among swaying coconut groves, stands the serene and soulful Bela Church, one of the oldest and most graceful churches in the district. Walking towards it along a long, shaded corridor feels like stepping back in time. Built in 1890, this Roman Catholic church has been a
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When you travel through Kerala’s serene coastline, from the backwaters to the Arabian Sea you’re not just moving through space, but through centuries of living history. Hidden among fishing villages, bustling ports, coconut groves, and ancient settlements is a route believed to have been walked by one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus St. Thomas, the man
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