Banks in Angamaly ,Ernakulam District ,Bank Branches in angamaly

BANK OF BARODA

BANK OF BARODA| ANGAMALY BRANCH BANK OFFICE OFFICE S M BOOK CENTRE BUILDING N H JUNCTION ANKAMALY ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2619466

BANK OF BARODA

MANAGER, BANK OF BARODA BANK'S OFFICE,S M BOOK CENTRE BLDG NH JUNCTION ANGAMALY P.O ANKAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2455390

BANK OF BARODA

SR.BR.MANAGER,BANK OF BARODA ANGAMALY BANK OFFICE OFFICE S M BOOK CENTRE BUILDING N H JUNCTION ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2457020

BANK OF COCHIN

THE MANAGER BANK OF COCHIN II/ 407 407 BRANCH OFFICE GROUND FLOOR PULIYANAM P O ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2612782

CANARA BANK

CANARA BANK 19/ 207 207 PREMIER PRINTERS BUILDING NATIONAL HIGHWAY ANGAMALY P O ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452344

CANARA BANK

CANARA BANK ANGAMALY BRANCH OFFICE PREMIER PRINTERS BLDG CHURCH JN ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2619456

CANARA BANK

CANARA BANK|ANGAMALY BRANCH XX 438 438 KIZHAKKUMTHALA BLDG BANK JUNCTION ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2619470

CATHOLIC SYRIAN BANK

CATHOLIC SYRIAN BANK LTD IV/ 254-F(FIRST FLR) 254-F(FIRST FLR) KOORANS AVENUE N H-47(TRICHUR RD) ANGAMALY ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2453301

CATHOLIC SYRIAN BANK

MANAGER CATHOLIC SYRIAN BANK CN 67 67 RES.OF MANAGER ROSE HOUSE PALIAKARA ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2458537

CATHOLIC SYRIAN BANK

THE CATHOLIC SYRIAN BANK LIMITED IV/ 254-F(FIRST FLR) 254-F(FIRST FLR) KOORANS AVENUE N.H.47(TRICHUR RD) ANGAMALY ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2452501

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

THOMAS PARACKAL BRANCH MANAGER:CENTRAL BANK OF IA PARACKAL HOUSE ANGAMALLY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452718

CO-OPERATIVE BANK

ERNAKULAM DISTRICT CO-OP BANK LTD BRANCH OFFICE ANGAMALY MUNICIPAL BLDG ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2619461

CO-OPERATIVE BANK

EKM DIST CO OP BANK LTD IFLOOR IV 426 426 KACHAPPILLT BLDG ANGAMALLY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452288

CO-OPERATIVE BANK

SECRETARY,ANGAMALY SERVICE CO OP BANK LTD NO 714 7/ 158A 158A OPP C S A ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2454345

CO-OPERATIVE BANK

SECRETARY |ELAVOOR SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD 2/ 431-D 431-D OFFICE PULIYANAM JUNCION PULIYANAM P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2613206

CO-OPERATIVE BANK

ERNAKLULAM CO OP AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD 5 79C 79C THEKKINETH PLAZA AGK BRANCH ANGAMALLY PO 683572

Angamally

0484-2452531

CORPORATION BANK

CORPORATION BANK ANGAMALY BRANCH OFFICE ST.GEORGE COMPLEX ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2619462

CORPORATION BANK

CORPORATION BANK, ANGAMALY BRANCH ST.GEORGE COMPLEX ALUVA ROAD BANK STOP ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2453206

DHANALAKSHMI BANK

DHANALAKSHMI BANK LTD ANGAMALY BRANCH OFFICE K.V.VARKEY MEMMO.COMPLEX NEAR K.S.R.T.C.BUS STATION ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2619460

DHANALAKSHMI BANK

THE DHANALAKSHMI BANK LIMITED V 1ST FLR 1ST FLR K V VARKEY MEMMORIAL BLDG ANGAMALY ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2452504

FEDERAL BANK

THE FEDERAL BANK LTD K V VARKEY MEMMORIAL COMPLEX N H 47, ANGAMALY ANGAMALY PO NEAR K S R T C BUS STATION 683572

Angamally

0484-2452329

FEDERAL BANK

FEDERAL BANK LTD IV 65-C 65-C K V VARKEY MEMORIAL COMPLEX TRICHUR ROAD ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2452429

FEDERAL BANK

FEDERAL BANK LTD K V VARKEY MEMMORIAL COMPLEX N H 47, ANGAMALY ANGAMALY PO NEAR K S R T BUS STATION 683572

Angamally

0484-2458673

FEDERAL BANK

THE FEDERAL BANK LTD K V VARKEY MEMORIAL COMPLEX NEAR KSRTC BUS STATION ANGAMALY PO ANGADIKADAVU JN 683572

Angamally

0484-2455239

FEDERAL BANK

FEDERAL BANK LTD OPP C I A L V I P ROAD VAPPALASSERY P O NEDUMBASSERY 683572

Angamally

0484-2611437

FEDERAL BANK

FEDERAL BANK LTD ANGAMALY K V VARKEY MEMMORIAL BLDG ANGAMALY NORTH ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2619451

NEDUNGADI BANK

THE NEDUNGADI BANK LTD 20 454 454 MENACHERY BLDG ALUVA ROAD ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2458996

NORTH MALABAR GRAMIN BANK

BRANCH MANAGER,NORTH MALABAR GRAMIN BANK,AGK BRANCH 21/ 212 212 NORTH MALABAR GRAMIN BANK ANGAMALY P O NEAR RAILWAY STATION 683572

Angamally

0484-2619108

NORTH MALABAR GRAMIN BANK

MANAGER,NORTH MALABAR GRAMIN BANK ANGAMALY IV 238 238 KALLOOKARAN TOWERS(IST FLOOR) NATIONAL HIGHWAY ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2459610

PARAMUN BANKERS

PARAMUN BANKERS VIII 315 315 PARAMUN ENGINEERING CORPN VENGOOR KIDANGOOR P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2458313

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK |ANGAMALY BRANCH 20 454 454 MENACHERY BLDG ALUVA ROAD ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2453681

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

PANJAB NATIONAL BANK ANGAMALY BRANCH MENACHERY BLDG ALUVA ROAD ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2619457

SOUTH INDIAN BANK

SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD CHENNEKKADAN BLDG ALUVA ROAD BANK JUNCTION ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2619454

SOUTH INDIAN BANK

THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD XXI 7-A 7-A BRANCH OFFICE BANK JN ANGAMALY ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2452802

SOUTH INDIAN BANK

SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD] XXI 7-A 7-A HEAD OFFICE ALUVA ROAD BANK JN ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2457010

SOUTH INDIAN BANK

SOUTH INDIAN BANK |NRI BRANCH XXI 7-H 7-H NRI BRANCH BANK JN ANGAMALY ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2453292

SOUTH INDIAN BANK

SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD (RES) XXI 7-H 7-H NRI BRANCH BANK JN ANGAMALY ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2454462

STATE BANK OF INDIA

THE BRANCH MANAGER STATE BANK OF INDIA ANGAMALLY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452582

STATE BANK OF INDIA

STATE BANK OF INDIA STATE BANK OF INDIA ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452482

STATE BANK OF INDIA

MANAGER,STATE BANK OF INDIA,PULIYANAM BRANCH 2/ 407 407 OFFICE AT GROUND FLOOR PALUPUZHA ROAD PULIYANAM P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2612872

STATE BANK OF INDIA

STATE BANK OF INDIA| ANGAMALY BR(8591) BAVANS BLDGS ANGAMALY ANGAMALY P O P B NO.3 683572

Angamally

0484-2619450

STATE BANK OF INDIA

BRANCH MANAGER,STATE BANK OF INDIA STATE BANK OF INDIA P B NO 31 ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2619098

STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE

STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE V 10 RES."KARTHIKA" 10 KOTHAKULANGARA ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2457893

STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE

THE STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE KALLOOKKARAN TOWERS BRANCH ANGAMALLY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452388

STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE

MANAGER, STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE RES.OF MR G SYAMGOPAL(ASST G.M) AMBATT HOUSE ANGADIKADAVU ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2454523

STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE

STATE BANK O F TRAVANCORE KALLOOKKARAN TOWERS ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452478

STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE

THE MANAGER STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE KALLOOKKARAN TOWERS ANGAMALLY P.O 683572

Angamally

0484-2452648

SYNDICATE BANK

BRANCH MANAGER|SYNDICATE BANK ANGAMALY 20/ 149 149 JANATHA BUILDING ALUVA ROAD ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452220

SYNDICATE BANK

SYNDICATE BANK ANGAMALY BRANCH OFFICE JANATHA BLDG CHURCH JN ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2619455

UCO BANK

THE UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK V/ 462/Z-19(AI) 462/Z-19(AI) OFFICE OF UCO BANK CHIRACKAL BUILDING ALUVA ROAD ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452282

UNION BANK OF INDIA

UNION BANK OF INDIA| ANGAMALY BRANCH XX 240 240 BRANCH OFFICE KACHAPPILLY BLDG N.H.JUNCTION ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2619463

UNION BANK OF INDIA

UNION BANK OF INDIA LTD IV/B 428 428 NATIONAL HIGHWAY JUNCTION ANGAMALLY 683572

Angamally

0484-2452323

UNION BANK OF INDIA

UNION BANK OF INDIA ,ANGAMALY BRANCH XX 240 240 KACHAPPILLY BUILDING MAIN ROAD ANGAMALY P O ANGAMALY 683572

Angamally

0484-2457556

UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK

UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK 5/ 462/2-19 (A1) 462/2-19 (A1) CHIRACKAL BUILDING(FIRST FLOOR) BNK JN ALUVA ROAD ANGAMALY P O 683572

Angamally

0484-2452782

St.George Basilica Chruch Angamaly History

As per the local traditional belief Angamaly was considered to be the origin and main centre of St Thomas Christians and from there it flourished entire Malabar( Kerala) . There were Archdecons (means head of community) and bishops resided at Angamaly during the Sangam period itself. The three ancient big Christian churches within a kilometere, located in a straight street, are unique and marvelous in the history of churches. It is recorded that the first church of Angamaly, dedicated to St. George (AD 450), was used both by the catholics and Jacobites till 1750. In this church there was a chapel, which was dedicated to St. George, where both the Catholics and the Jacobites conducted their services in cordial manner, emerges the ecumenism between these two communities. The second church was the church of Hormisdas, the Cathedral church, which was either built or renovated by Mar Abraham, exclusively used by the Catholics. It was in 1570s, that Mar Abraham started the construction work of this church of St.Hormisdas. Its earlier name Homusio was transformed to Horrmisdas by D. Alexis Menezes. St. Hormisdas or St. Hormis Abbot was a Chaldean saint of the 7th century. He was a monk in the monastry of Robban Bar-Etha. At Angamaly, the Eastern Church (Cathedral church) was dedicated to his name. But the name of St. Hormis Abbot was replaced by St. Hormis, in the Udaymperoor synod (1599),Xth decree, by attributing St Hormis Abbot as Nestorian. The third church was dedicated to St. Mary, under Jacobite community.

View More Photos In 9th century, when the old Cragannore town (Kodungalloor) was attacked by Mohammedians, the Christian inhabitants left Kodugalloor and approached the Alangad King to inform their grievances. Tradition says that sometimes after the 9th century the Arabs set fire to Makodi and that the Christians fled to Angamaly which then became their Headquarter. The King offered protection to them by developing a town and church exclusively for the colonial St Thomas Christians concentrated at Angamaly. This church in the name of St Mary was handed over to Jacobite community which formed after Coonen Cross oath (1653) by splitting the St Thomas Syrian Christian community in Malabar. It is believed that Angamaly was the main town or part of Makothavirpatnam. A strong argument is that, there was a community of St Thomas Christians and the Archdecons governed the civil matters of this community from 3rd century onwards, at Angamaly. Even though Angamaly was the origin of St Thomas Christian community and the first seat of Bishop House, there is no authentic evidence available about its generation period. In an account of a foreign missionary Fr. M.Karniarro who visited Angamaly in 1557, there is a narration about the establishments of a University for priests ( Malpan training) and a Christian church at Angamaly. Fr. Karniarro recorded: ‘In the region of Angamale the Christians have their university; a Cassanar who is like a father among the Thomas Christians in whom they had great confidence on account of his great age and learning; it is fifty years since he began teaching sacred scriptures and he has many disciples from all parts of Malabar’ In 1563, when Mar Abraham was ordained as the bishop of Angamaly diocese, St. Hormis East church was the cathedral church where Mar Abraham resided. In the known history of St Thomas Christians, the first regional synod was convened at Angamaly in 1583, in which Mar Abraham presided. In this synod various important decisions were taken regarding the corrections in the liturgical books of Syrians, establishment of Vypeecotta seminary etc. The historic personality, Mar Abrham died in January, 1597 at Angamaly and his body was buried in the Cathedral church (St. Hormis or East church, Angamaly). Angamaly was the first Archdiocese in India and the jurisdiction of the Angamaly at that time, extended over the whole of India, and the metropolitans were designated as ‘of India’ or ‘all India’ ( metropolita w- tha’ rad-kollah hendo). After Mar Abrham’s demise, the superior of Archdiocese, Goa,Dom Alexis Menzes degraded Angamaly and brought it under the control of Goa Archdiocese by appointing Fr. Francis Ross as Bishop of Angamaly. The disgraceful activities of Dom Alex Menzis, enraged the St Thomas Christians of Angamaly. They struggled to recapture the lost Archdiocese seat of Angamaly. The Archdecon Geevarghese also, with the support of native Christian community, protested against the biased movements of Dom Alex Menzis. In addition, there was a strong power of Nazarani soldiers under Archdecon. It is very interesting to review the past history of these soldiers, who were trained in different types of fights, centered at Angamally. There were more than fifty thousand trained Nazarani soldiers (belongs to ‘Amoci’ or ‘Chaver’ – were persons who swore to give their lives to protect a person) who were ready to serve the local rulers and also to take care of St Thomas Christians. Dom Alexis Menzis tried to convene a synod to establish his interests without obtaining permission from papal center, Rome. But he was not daring to organize this synod at Angamaly as it was the dominant center of St Thomas Christians and Nazrani soldiers. So he selected a safe place to conduct this ‘Angamaly Synod’ at Udayamperoor where he managed to get the support of king of Kochi and Portuguese soldiers. Thus the synod was held at Udayamperoor in 1599, resulted a turning point in the history of St Thomas Christian community. Out of 18 priests from Angamaly, nobody was attended in this synod. After this synod, Dom Alexis Menzis destroyed a number of Syrian liturgical books and Archives situated at Angamaly. On 14th December, 1806, Dr. Buchanan visited Angamaly and in his letters an account about this fact, is as follows: “Angamale was formerly the seat of the Archbishop of the Syrian churches in the Mountains of Malabar. In the town of Angamale there are three churches within a quarter of a mile from each other, in all of which service is still performed. The cathedral church is the largest, and contains the tombs of Bishops and Archbishops for many centuries. As I approached the town of Angamale in the evening, I heard the “sullen roar” of the great bell reverberating through the mountains. When the Romish Archbishop Menezes visited this place in 1599, the Christians strewed the way up the hill with the flowers as he advanced. And yet he came to burn the ancient libraries and Archives of Angamale. As the flame ascended, the old priests wept; but they were obliged to hide their tears, dreading the inquisition at Goa.”

View More Photos Gouvea in Jornada(1603) also reports, that there was an archive attached to the Bishopric of Angamali where the most important ecclesiastical documents were preserved. In Portuguese Christian documents, it could be seen that frequent usage of the word ‘serra’, meaning mountain region, which indicates the location of Angamaly. As mentioned, the Portuguese arrived in India during 16th century. The Portuguese ‘padroado’ was come into force in 4th August 1600 at Angamaly also. The Padroado is a system which means the royal protection of the King of Portugal over the churches in the territories occupied by the Portuguese. It had its origin with the popes themselves. In 1603, Mar Ross convened another local synod at Angamally. Its aim was to rectify the drawbacks of decisions taken in the invalid synod of Udayamperoor. In 1608, the Archdiocese seat at Angamaly was retrieved; but its title was changed to that of Cranganore (Kodungalloor). However, Mar Ross did not reside at Kodungalloor. Mar Ross had recorded that Angamaly was the most ancient see of St Thomas Christians in India. Dr. Buchanan (1806) also had ascertained the same fact in his letters. Mar Stefan Britto and Mar Francis Garsia handled the administration after the demise of Mar Ross. In 1773, the right of Syrian Christians to attend the funeral function of Mgr Florence was denied by the Carmelite missionaries. This made Syrian Christians very exasperate. Subsequently the representatives of 73 parishes came forward and gathered at Angamaly church to decide over what course of action they had to take. They expressed their anguish for the humiliation done by the missionaries.

View More Photos In 1778, a meeting was convened at Angamaly and some important decisions were taken about the native Christians. In that meeting, it was decided to arrange a visit to Rome by Joseph Kariayattil Malpan accompanied by a team, including Paramakkel Thoma Kattanar. One of the main aims of the visit was to unite the split native Christians after Coonen cross oath. Kariayattil Malpan and his team reached at Rome by surviving the adventurous and hazardous sailing. At Rome, the Bishop position was conferred to Kariyattil malpan. Even though their mission was successful, the return journey to native place led into a tragedy. Mar Kariayattil was found dead at Goa under certain suspicious circumstances. However, Mar Kariayattil had bestowed the power of Governodar (Administrator) before his demise, to Paramakkal Thoma Kattanar. The content of this historic visit is the first travelogue in Malayalam, named as Varthamanapusthakam written by Paramakel Thoma Kattanar. Varthamanapusthakam is a source book for Malabar Christian traditions since it gives a first hand report on the traditions and historical realities of the apostolic church. The merit of this book is doubled when one realizes that the journey Malpan Kariyattil and Thoma Paremmakkal had undertaken was to regain the lost unity of the community. The historic popularity of Angamaly as a first Archdiocese center and the center of prodigious events steered, pertaining to St. Thomas Christians, was found to be faded after the period of Governodor Paramakel Thoma Kattanar. Pope Leo XIII established Ernakulam as Vicarariate in 1896, and the cap of the Angamaly was thrown by bringing it under the control of Ernakulam as Vicarariate as main Forane. During the period of Pope Pius XI, Ernakulam was raised to the status of an Archdiocese in 1923 and was functioning as the center of the Syro-Malabar Church. A greater landmark in the St. Thomas Christian history was recorded in 1992, when the Syro –Malabar Church (Ernakulam) was declared as a Major Archiepiscopal church by Pope John Paul-II. Subsequently, the name of the Archdiocese was changed from Ernakulam to Ernakulam- Angamaly.

Mass Timings at St.George Basilica Angamaly

Ordinary days: Holy Mass

05.45 am & 07.00 am

Thursday: Special Novena St. Jude

10.00 am Holy mass followed by Novena

(Special confession facilities available during forenoon)

05.00 pm Holy mass followed by Novena

Sunday: Holy mass

05.30 am, 06.30 am, 09.00 am & 05.00 pm

About St.George Basilica Angamaly

The construction work of newly built St George church, was initiated by the then Vicar, Very Rev. Fr. Paul Kariyatty. The foundation stone was laid by Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil on 16th November, 1997 and the Church was consecrated on 31st December, 2006. It stands as the biggest church in Kerala having an area of 24,000 sq.feet and can accommodate 8,000 people at a stretch. The alter covers 2000 sq.feet and is furnished with statues of Holy men in glittering crystal and in metal. At a time 50 priests can celebrate the Holy mass in Altar. A 24 feet length statue of crucified Christ along with St.Mary and St.John is affixed on the Altar. The dome of the church is about 185 ft height from the floor, which is mounted with a globe weighing 750 kg and a stainless steel 450 kg. The 16 windows surrounding the dome is decorated with the portraits of the Apostles, and the 64 windows of the church are imprinted with the Holy Men and the incidents of the New and the Old Testaments, on Belgium glass.

Pope Benedict XVI raised the Forane church into a Minor Basilica and informed through a decree to Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church of Ernakulam-Angamaly. The decree was signed on 24th June, 2009 by the Prefect Cardinal Anonius Canizares Lovera of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments. The Official declaration function was conducted in the evening of 27th August, 2009; and twenty eight bishops from all over the India were participated in the majestic historical function.

Angamaly parish with more than 2400 catholic families, today is headed by the first Rector of Angamaly Basilica, Fr. Joseph Kallarackal , assisted by Fr.Martin Sankoorikal, Fr,Juby kalathiparambil, and Fr. Francis Kurisumoottil. Angamaly parish - the origin of St Thomas Syrian Christians in Malabar (Kerala), is now spiritually progressing by convincing and retrieving its lost antiquity.

Hotels in Angamaly

Hotel Gee Bee Palace

www.geebeepalace.com - National Highway 47, Angamaly - 0484 2458705

Hotel Elite Palazzo

marghotels.com - NH 47, Angamaly - 0484 2452191

Hotel Hills Park

-Angamaly - 08482 452256

Hotel Bhadariya

-M C Road, Angamaly, Near Juma Masjid, Angamaly, Kerala - 0484 2455407

Hotel Rukmini

www.hotel-rukmini.com - MC Road, Angamaly - 0484 2457613

Hotel Prestige

National Highway 47, Angamaly - 0484 2452737

Hotel Surya

- - Angamaly South, Angamaly, Kerala

Tourist places in Angamaly

Angamaly is among the fastest growing towns in the Ernakulam District of Kerala. Renowned for its natural beauty, historical as well as mythological significance, the destination is counted among the prominent tourist attractions. The town serves as an entry point to Kalady, Malayattoor, Manjapra, Kothamangalam and many other adjoining destinations.

Chendamangalam is one of the popular sites that allure nature lovers for its surroundings that are bounded by three rivers, seven inlets, various hillocks and green fields. Tourists visiting the destination can also head towards Perumbavoor, which is famous for various shrines of Hindu, Muslim and Christianity faiths.

The Iringole Forest Temple, located in the thick rain forests, is frequently visited by pilgrims as well as tourists due to its mythological significance. It is believed that at this site, Kamsa tried to kill the girl, an incarnation of Goddess Maya, who turned into lightening. Besides, Kuzhipillykavu Jaladurga Temple, Vamanamoorthy Temple and Aluva Mahadeva Temple are some of the prominent temples located in the vicinity of the destination.

Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthamba Mandapam, often called as tower of victory, is another notable attraction in the destination. Tourists can also visit Sri Ramakrishna Advaita Ashram, which was established with an aim of encouraging participation in various issues and debates for the betterment of society.

Tourists can also visit Sringeri Mutt Complex, which is renowned for conducting numerous Vedic courses. Malayattoor Church, Makka Masjid, St. Mary's Church, Thaqwa Masjid and Elephant Rescue and Care Centre are some of other attractions located in the vicinity of the destination.

About Angamaly

The township of Angamaly is situated in the southern province of Kerala in Ernakulam District. Situated 33 kilometres north of Ernakulam, in close vicinity to Kochi, Angamaly is a northern gateway to the capital city of Kerala.

The Buddhist town lies in the midst of eighteen viharams, which were the major religious centres in yesteryears. According to folklore, Angamaly, meaning ‘ground of battles’, was the arena of battles in ancient times. The history of the town dates back to 409 AD with several evidences of construction of churches. Old coins and other artefacts found in the destination give evidence of the predominance of Buddhists and Jains.

Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Sri Sankara, is situated in close proximity at a distance of 7 km. Malayattoor featuring a huge church is a religious centre. Another popular attraction in the destination is Athirappilly Waterfalls that is 400 metres wide and falls from a height of 80 metres.

Travelling to Angamaly is easy and convenient with the presence of flights, trains and buses. Flights are available to Cochin International Airport situated in Nedumbassery. Trains connect the Angamaly Railway Station. Besides, travellers can reach Angamaly through buses as the destination is connected with national highways.

The tropical climate of the destination makes it a year round destination; though, the best time to visit Angamaly is in winter, during the months of October to January.