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Sree Poornathreyesa Temple, Tripunithura: Formerly belonging to the Kochi royalty, this temple has Maha Vishnu as its presiding deity. Legend has it that Arjuna , the great archer and warrior, had established this sanctum. The annual temple festival is held in Nov - Dec, while the colourful Athachamayam, a cultural extravaganza, is celebrated every year during the festival of Onam.
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Sree Rajarajeswari Temple, Chottanikkara: Travelling 15kms from Ernakulam takes you to this 10th century temple, one of the most renowned in Kerala, is an important piligrim centre. The goddess here is worshipped in her three forms, one after another, as the day progress - as Saraswathy in the morning, as Bhadrakali at noon, and as Durga in the evening. The temple’s annual festival is held in Feb - Mar for the nine days with ‘Makam Thozal’ considered the most important day. The Navaratri celebrations are also worth seeing.
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St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi:
Created by Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503, it is believed to be the oldest existing European church in India. The original structure was made of wood, but was rebuilt in stone around the mid - 16th century. The church was Roman Catholic during the Portuguese period from 1503 to 1663, Dutch Reform from 1664 to 1804, and Anglican 1804 to 1947. Today it is governed by the Church of South India. After his death, Vasco da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were transferred to Lisbon, 14 years later. Of interest are the rope - operated punkahs, or manual fans.
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St. George Forane Church, Edappally:
This Roman Catholic Church was build way back in AD 593 in a plot of land donated by the Raja of Edappally. After the seven churches were founded by St. Thomas, the Edappally church is considered to be one of the oldest in Kerala. The new church beside it was built in 1080. Historical records have it that a session of the Synod of Diamper (Udayamperoor), 1599 was held here. The church is also well known for its annually held nine - day feast in April /May. |
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Subhash Bose Park, Ernakulam:
This sprawling park is an ideal place for an evening walk, a family outing, or to take your children out for some fun and frolic. The park adjoins the Vembanad Lake offering fantastic views of the Kochi harbour. A small aquarium is an added attraction. Entry free |
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Vamanamoorthy Temple, Thrikkakara:
Having a great myth associated with it, this ancient temple, dedicated to Vamana - the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu - is venerated by the Vaishnavaites as one among the 108 holy places in India. The temple holds a large number of lithic records, some of great historical significance. The annual festival is held in the month of Chingam (Aug - Sept). |
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VOC Gate, Fort Kochi:
Standing face to face to the parade ground is this great wooden gate with the initials ‘VOC’ carved onto it representing the monogram of the once mighty Dutch East India Company. The inscription also indicates that it was built in the year 1740. |
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