St. Mary's Church, Niranam
It is believed that St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, established the St. Mary's Church, Niranam. Popularly known as Niranam Valiya Pally, the church is one among the 'Ezhara Pallikal' (meaning seven and a half churches) founded by St Thomas.
Niranam Valiya Pally celebrates its annual feast on the 21st of December every year, in memory of St Thomas. The feast of Assumption of St Mary (Vaangipu Perunnaal) is celebrated on 15th August and the feasts of Mar Thoma II and Mar Thoma V are celebrated together on 10th May.
Contact
Niranam P. O.
Thiruvalla
Pathanamthitta
689621
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Niranam Valiyapally Perunnal
The St. Mary’s Church at Niranam in Pathanamthitta celebrates the feasts of Saint Mary in whose name the church is dedicated, Saint Thomas and of Mar Thoma II and Mar Thoma V whose mortal remains are buried in the church.
