Edapalli Perunal
The feast at the ancient Roman Catholic Church of Edapalli Perunnal is
situated on the National Highway (NH 47) between Ernakulam and Aluva.
The annual feast of this church commences on the 23rd of April and the
chief ceremony is held on the 4t of May.
An
ornate chariot carries the statue of St. George in a procession with
musical accompaniment and a brilliant display of bright coloured
parasols. Fowls are the main offering at this church.
Prime Attractions of Cochin (Kochi)
A Scenic island near the city of Ernakulam, Bolghatty
is famous for the Bolghatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 AD.
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Originally built by the Portuguese in the mid-16th
century, the Dutch Palace or Mattancherry Palace is located at
Mattancherry. It was presented to the Kochi Maharaja in 1555 AD and
later taken over by the Dutch who carried out repairs and extended it
further
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A leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is
the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village
that became the first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful
and colourful history.
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The oldest synagogue in India, it was built in 1586
AD by the prosperous Jewish community whose links with Kerala began in
Kodungalloor in northern Kerala.
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