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Bharananganam
Bharananganam, is a Christian pilgrimage centre in South India on the banks of the Meenachil River, four kilometres (2.5 mi) away from Pala and four kilometres (2.5 mi) from Plassanal, in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala.
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- Aruvithura Church
Bharananganam at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Aruvithura Church: St. George's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Aruvithura, more familiarly known as Aruvithura Church, is a Syro-Malabar Catholic church located at Aruvithura, in Kottayam district, Kerala, India.
- Erattupetta: Erattupetta is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is located 40 km (24.9 mi) east of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 157 km (97.6 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
- Ilaveezhapoonchira: Ilaveezhapoonchira is a place near Bharananganam in Kerala, about 12.9 km away.
Sightseeing Places
- Aruvithura Church: St. George's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Aruvithura, more familiarly known as Aruvithura Church, is a Syro-Malabar Catholic church located at Aruvithura, in Kottayam district, Kerala, India.
- Erattupetta: Erattupetta is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is located 40 km (24.9 mi) east of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 157 km (97.6 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
- Ilaveezhapoonchira: Ilaveezhapoonchira is a place near Bharananganam in Kerala, about 12.9 km away.
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- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 62 km from Bharananganam.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Ettumanoor railway station, about 20 km from central Bharananganam.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Bharananganam (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–32°C with about 299 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Bharananganam (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–30°C with about 410 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Bharananganam (Oct, Nov) averages 23–30°C with about 272 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Bharananganam (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–33°C with about 47 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
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History
- Summary: Bharananganam, is a Christian pilgrimage centre in South India on the banks of the Meenachil River, four kilometres (2.5 mi) away from Pala and four kilometres (2.5 mi) from Plassanal, in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala.
- Overview: Bharananganam, is a Christian pilgrimage centre in South India on the banks of the Meenachil River, four kilometres (2.5 mi) away from Pala and four kilometres (2.5 mi) from Plassanal, in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people, who cultivate cash crops like rubber.
- Ancient History: The place was believed to be an independent territory under Travancore Kingdom immediately governed by vassal Kingdom of Poonjar. It is believed that the place had the Church of Veluthachan who is believed to be a legendary person. The church was later burnt in the 11th century and a new church was built on the opposite bank of the river Meenachil, which lead to the current church also to be named 'Anakallitt palli as an elephant laid its location due to confusion about construction of the church on the north or south bank of river Meenachil. It is also believed to be the birthplace of Kulapurath Bhima a Brahmin
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Significance
The place was believed to be an independent territory under Travancore Kingdom immediately governed by vassal Kingdom of Poonjar. It is believed that the place had the Church of Veluthachan who is believed to be a legendary person.
Spiritual Significance
The place was believed to be an independent territory under Travancore Kingdom immediately governed by vassal Kingdom of Poonjar. It is believed that the place had the Church of Veluthachan who is believed to be a legendary person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bharananganam is most comfortable in the cooler months, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is March (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 62 km away. The nearest railway station is Ettumanoor railway station, about 20 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Aruvithura Church.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 35°C over the year, with about 2849 mm of rain in total.
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