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Edathua
Edathua is a place in Kuttanad which a low lying wetland located in the Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. It is situated 14 km from Tiruvilla town.
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- St. George Forane Church
- St. Mary's Forane Church
- Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
Edathua at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- St. George Forane Church: St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edathua, also known as Edathua Valiapally is a parish of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church located in Edathua, India. Saint George is the patron saint of the church.
- St. Mary's Forane Church: St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Pulinkunnoo is a Catholic church located in Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. Located in a small village named Pulinkunnoo in Kuttanad, the church is also known as Pulinkunnoo church or Pulinkunnu church.
- Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple: Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is six kilometers from Ambalapuzha at Thakazhy in Alappuzha district, Kerala in India. The presiding deity is Shasthavu (Lord Ayyappan) who faces east.
- Thakazhi: Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (17 April 1912 – 10 April 1999), popularly known as Thakazhi after his place of birth, was an Indian novelist and short story writer of Malayalam literature.
Sightseeing Places
- St. George Forane Church: St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edathua, also known as Edathua Valiapally is a parish of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church located in Edathua, India. Saint George is the patron saint of the church.
- St. Mary's Forane Church: St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Pulinkunnoo is a Catholic church located in Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. Located in a small village named Pulinkunnoo in Kuttanad, the church is also known as Pulinkunnoo church or Pulinkunnu church.
- Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple: Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is six kilometers from Ambalapuzha at Thakazhy in Alappuzha district, Kerala in India. The presiding deity is Shasthavu (Lord Ayyappan) who faces east.
- Thakazhi: Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (17 April 1912 – 10 April 1999), popularly known as Thakazhi after his place of birth, was an Indian novelist and short story writer of Malayalam literature.
Places That Define Edathua
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St. George Forane Church
St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edathua, also known as Edathua Valiapally is a parish of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church located in Edathua, India. Saint George is the patron saint of the church.
St. Mary's Forane Church
St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Pulinkunnoo is a Catholic church located in Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. Located in a small village named Pulinkunnoo in Kuttanad, the church is also known as Pulinkunnoo church or Pulinkunnu church.
Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is six kilometers from Ambalapuzha at Thakazhy in Alappuzha district, Kerala in India. The presiding deity is Shasthavu (Lord Ayyappan) who faces east.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 88 km from Edathua.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Thakazhy railway station, about 6 km from central Edathua.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Edathua (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–33°C with about 294 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Edathua (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–31°C with about 302 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Edathua (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 247 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Edathua (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 21–32°C with about 46 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
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- Overview: Edathua is a place in Kuttanad which a low lying wetland located in the Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. It is situated 14 km from Tiruvilla town.
- Best Festival Time: The most comfortable months are January and December.
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Significance
It is a very famous church in south India. Many pilgrims from all over India visit this place throughout the year.
Spiritual Significance
It is a very famous church in south India. Many pilgrims from all over India visit this place throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Edathua is most comfortable in January and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 88 km away. The nearest railway station is Thakazhy railway station, about 6 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include St. George Forane Church, St. Mary's Forane Church and Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple.
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 30°C to 35°C over the year, with about 2491 mm of rain in total.
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