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Kurisumala Ashram is situated at a serene atmosphere in a vast area of land where we can visit after taking permission. From the main gate to the second gate we can go by car and from there we have to walk. After walking up the steep road on the hill we reach the premises of the Ashram we can feel the hush apart from the slight murmur of the breeze. Up the hill we can see the small monastery to the left, the chapel in the right side, the gardens and then the dairy farm. The monks living in the ashram make their livelihood by breeding cows and selling the milk. The monks who wear a long loose dress in Kavi color wont wear sandals and they cultivate vegetables, cook their food and wash their cloth and have regular meditation and prayer apart from the work. We visited the chapel, the small library and then went to see the dairy farm and breeding center. We couldn't go to the Resurrection Garden where the monks who passed away are buried. The serene atmosphere, the simple life style of the monks, the variety of cows, the breeding center, the chapel and the beautiful gardening all will give us a divine feeling.
Shiyas AliShiyas Ali
20
This place is popularly known as Kurisumala, is the highest point in the Kuttikkanam region in Idukki district. No words to say... Just go and feel it *It's a good place for spending some time with friends. It's a small trekking. *During the holy week and Good Friday hundred thousand of believers will visit here. It is around 4 km away from Vagamon City. *It is a popular pilgrim centre as well as a trekker's paradise. During Easter, pilgrims climb the 'Stations of the Cross', which requires pilgrims to cover 14 points, with each point having a cross, symbolising various phases of Jesus Christ's last journey. *Once the climb reaches the ninth cross, one would step onto a plateau covered in mist. * The Top view is awesome * Don't go in the raining seasons * Overall Experiences are Good for me Selection of place and where to travel is our personal, but i will say you have to go.
LIJO JOYLIJO JOY
40
I loved the place. It's a great place for a small trekking. From bottom to all the way up till the church, can't express through words. You really need to climb the mountain, it seems so easy at first but as you go higher really feels exhausted. Sometimes we need to sit and take rest for bit. All the way to top, there are 14 spots. At the top there is a church and Jesus statue You will feel calm and comfortable around the church. Try to climb at evening time during November and December months, on those days hill will be covered by thick fog which gives another vibe Sometimes you will feel you don't want to go up you want to return but don't do that take rest and climb till top. It's not a waste. After getting there you will realise the magic
Rinesh EVRinesh EV
10
Kurisumala is a hill that is a must-visit for every spiritual seeker. The holy hill is surrounded by a mist that deep freezes all your worries and lets you experience a wave of serenity that soothes the soul of its visitors. Kurisumala is a Christian pilgrimage center that is surrounded by lush greenery and tea estates that add to the massive hills beauty and makes the experience more magical. Kurisumala is a Malayalam word that translates to Mountain of the Holy cross because of the strategic location of 14 crosses. The wooden crosses symbolize the Way of the cross that is a systematic or step-wise narration of Jesus last day on earth, as a man and also a detailed description of the struggles faced by him on the way to his very painful death.
ARUN NARAYANANARUN NARAYANAN
20
This monastery where the monks practice austerity was established by two priests; Francis Acharya and Bede Griffiths in a vast compound has now a lot to see and learn. A church, library, gardens, modern dairy farm etc, the ashram is considered as a holy place irrespective of caste. The silence except the light whistling sound of the wind, the cool and fresh air, the well maintained compound and the breathtaking view from here - all will give us a special feel. The monks who are there now won't wear sandals and their dressing style is also simple. After visiting the ashram, I wonder how they live such a simple life.
AKSHAY P MAKSHAY P M
90
This is one of the famous Christian pilgrim centre in Kottayam. We can reach here by traveling through the errattupetta vagamon road. Located about 3 km from Vazhikkadavu. Kurisumala is this renowned Christian pilgrim centre where thousands of devotees from far and near converge during the holy week and after, to climb the hill in faith, carrying small wooden crosses. The peaceful Monastry at the top of the hill, the silence of the hills, the cool mountain air and the lush green landscape are all soothing to the soul. From june to November,we can feel extream cold climate upon there.
Cosmic VrykshaCosmic Vryksha
40
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