Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral — Attraction in Kerala

Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral is a prominent Catholic church located in the city of Thrissur in Kerala, India. The church, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is an important pilgrimage site for Catholics in the region.

The cathedral's architecture is a blend of different styles, with its central dome and two towers reflecting a mix of Gothic and Romanesque styles. The interior of the cathedral is beautifully decorated with stained glass windows, murals, and intricate wood carvings, adding to its grandeur.

The cathedral is known for its beautiful altar, which is made of marble and features intricate carvings of Biblical scenes and figures. The altar is flanked by statues of Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Ignatius of Loyola, two important figures in the Catholic Church.

One of the highlights of the cathedral is the annual Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, which takes place in February. The festival is marked by a grand procession, which sees the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes being taken through the streets of Thrissur, accompanied by hymns and prayers.

The cathedral also has a museum, which houses various artifacts and relics related to the Catholic faith, including ancient manuscripts, sculptures, and paintings.

Overall, Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral is a significant religious site and a beautiful architectural landmark in Thrissur. Its rich history, religious significance, and stunning architecture make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Catholicism or...

The Lourdes Matha temple, (ലൂർദ് പള്ളി) now the Lourdes Metro Cathedral, is one of the two famous Churches in the Thrissur town.( Now, the Thrissur Municipality is a Corporation and has so many big churches). This church has a tradition of nearly 135 years. The Church is unique, spacious and replete with divinity. During annual festivals (പെരുന്നാൾ), large crowds irrespective of caste, creed and gender throng here. In earlier days, during festival days, these 2 churches (the other one is Puthan Palli - പുത്തൻ പള്ളി) were the only places at the vicinity of which small scale merchants, vendors, balloon sellers, local sweets-sellers (ഇഞ്ചി മിഠായി, ബീഡി മിഠായി, വാച്ച് മിഠായി തുടങ്ങിയവ), swollen rice (പൊരി), sugarcane, big local oranges (ബബ്ലൂസ് നാരങ്ങ) etc. -could get high business. The Church has an underground chapel locally known as Adippally (അടിപ്പള്ളി) to where no restriction is imposed for entry on usual days. The Church is an asset to Kizhakkekotta (കിഴക്കേകോട്ട), a place along the former (old) NH to Palakkad. The St.Thomas School & Colleges, The Jubilee Mission Hospital, The Gov.District Hospital and the thekkinkadu Maidan (തേക്കിൻകാട് മൈതാനം - പൂരപറമ്പ്) are all 'neighbours' to this magnificent edifice - a Syro Malabar...

Tippu's padayottom was in1771. In 1787 Sakthan invited Christian , Naikens ,Nairs, Bhramins to form Thrissur from different regions to form a Town after clearimg the deep forest Thekkenkadu ( pooraparabu). Also He killed the Velichapadu with his sord who protested since the forest was the hair of his mother Devi.The first five Christian family settlers were Chakola, Alenghattukaren Manavalan, Chiramel Puthenvaru, Chirayath Thomen , Attokaren .After a few years 47 more Christian families came to Trichur to a total 52.

The first Kathanar was Manavalan Achan to perform syrian Mass to the 5 families in a small shed at puthenpetta the present Marthamariyan Valliya palli( old Vyakula Mathavin Valliya Palli or Dolours Church ) at High road ,Tcr . The Ruler Sakthan thamburan had a cosmopolic outlook and helped all religions by way of allotting land and timber , Workers to construct for the first Catholic Syrian Chruch in the name Lady of our Dolours ( Vyakulamathavin Palli) now it is gone to surai Mathamariayam valliya palli. Sakthan Thampuram was a very good town planner and made new reforms to make Thrissur a cultural and Commercial Capital of...