CATEGORY : MAJOR TOWNS
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| Mallapally Town |
Mallappally is a taluk in Kerala.
Even though geographically it belongs to Pathanamthitta District, it is closer
in distance to its adjacent Kottayam district. Historically a part of the
kingdom of Travancore and called "Land of the BA people" due to
English education imparted by Anglican missionaries in the 19th century,
Mallappally is the original home of a large number of Non-resident Indians who
live abroad, and it has some of the lowest population growth and highest
literacy rates in India.
Most of the area is hilly with a
midland climate. The Manimala River flows through the heart of the town and
divides it into Mallappally West and Mallappally East. Mallappally shares a
border with Kottayam district at Nedungadappally by Kochuparamb Thodu (a
stream). From the Pathanamthitta, Kozhencherry, Ranni side, the entrance to the
town is at the Mallappally Bridge.
Pazhaya Suriyani Pally (the old
Syrian Church), situated on the eastern bank of the river, is the oldest church
close to the town. A group of people deserted the church and its Syrian
traditions due to reformation movement initiated by Anglican missionaries
during 19th century, and joined CMS Church. Today the old heritage church,
co-owned by the Orthodox Church and the Mar Thoma Church, has regular worship
only on the fourth Sunday of every month (Mar Thoma Church). Its cemetery is
open to members of the Orthodox and Marthoma denominations.
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| Mallapally Bridge |
The Thirumalida Mahadeva
templesits on the eastern bank of the Manimala River. The Thirumalida temple is
famous for its appearance, which is similar to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and
got its present importance with the development of Mallapally. It is one of a
few temples to celebrate Shivarathri on a riverbed.
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