Thumpamon

Thumpamon is a village near Pandalam(5km Approx) in Kerala, India. One of the greatest attractions of this village is the Achenkovil River, which is renowned for its natural sceneries along the riverbank. The village relies on Non-resident Indian (NRIs) and crops like rubber, coconut, paddy and pepper. Because of Non-Resident Indians, this is one of the wealthiest villages in Kerala. Thumpamon is divided into two regions, Thumpamon North and Thumpamon South, by the Achenkovil River.

Religious edifices

• Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple dedicated to Vadakkumnatha is 500m away from main junction on the banks of Achankovil river.It is the one of the ancient temples in kerala.

• Thumpamon Valiya Pally is an ancient church located here. It is the headquarters of the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The church first was built in 717 and it is among the one of oldest churches in Kerala.

Gallery

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  Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple

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  Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple

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  Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple

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  Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple

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  Thekkumnathan Sreekovil

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  St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Thumpamon

• Holy Relic of Parumala Thirumeni (St.Gregorious of Parumala).jpg

  Holy Relic of Parumala Thirumeni (St.Gregorious of Parumala)

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  Church's main door with rich wood carving

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  Inside view of St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Thumpamon

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  Ancient jar inside the church

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  Madhboho altar

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  Church's Madhboho altar, close-up view

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  Stone Cross

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  Pulickal Kalari