Kerala, the visitors' paradise, has soul-cleansing Centers too. Pilgrim Centers of all religions abound this tiny state. Thousands throng such Centers with agitated minds and return cool, calm and collected.
Hindus, Christians, Muslims and even microscopic minorities such as Jains have their own pilgrim Centers where devotees genuflect to bare their mental trauma.

The Jama-at mosque, Malappuram:
The Jama-at mosque is important for Kerala’s Muslims. The annual Nercha festival of the mosque is celebrated for four days in April. Adjoining the mosque is a mausoleum of .....

Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti:
On the way to Malappuram, 18 km east of Manjeri, is Kondotti a prominent pilgrim centre for Muslims.

CHRISTIAN PILGRIM CENTERS:

Blessed Alphonsa, Bharananganam:
The church is one of the important pilgrim Centers of the Christians in Kerala. The mortal remains of Sr. Alphonsa.

Manjinikkara Church:
Manjinikkara church derives its importance from the holy tomb of late Ignatius Elias III, the Holy Patriarch of Antioch. Members of the Jacobite Syrian Church believe that the Holy Father was a Saint.

St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi:
The first European church in India, which later became the model for building churches in elsewhere the country. Vasco da Gama, who died in Kochi during his second visit to Kerala.

St. George Church, Edappally, Kochi:
St. George Church, Edappally, Kochi has a past that touches 593 AD. This is one of the major pilgrim Centers in Kerala where even non-Christians crowd for veneration. Even during the week- days devotees throng the church to genuflect before the statue of St. George to express their gratitude for favours received through the saint.

St. Thomas Cathedral, Pala:
St. Thomas Church at Pala in Kottayam district is known for Rakkuli festival commemorating the Epiphany feast celebrated on January 6. The festival has become an occasion for trade related exhibitions.

St. Dominic Church - Aluva:
The feast of St. Dominic's Church at Aluva falls on the third Sunday after the Easter. The statue of the saint is taken out in procession on the day

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