St. George Orthodox Church - Thiruvalla

Pilgrimage

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Distance (From Pathanamthitta): 32 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour

Transportation Options: Cab / Bus

Travel Tips: 1. This place is located near Thiruvalla and it can be visited along with following places around Thiruvalla:

Sri Vallabha Temple - Thiruvalla (4 Kms from Thiruvalla)
Thrikkakkudi Rock-Cut Temple - Kaviyoor (6 Kms from Thiruvalla)
Mahadeva Temple - Kaviyoor (6 Kms from Thiruvalla)
St .Mary's Orthodox Church - Niranam (10 Kms from Thiruvalla)
Chakkulathukavu Temple (11 Kms from Thiruvalla)

At a distance of 32 Kms from Pathanamthitta & 5 kms from Thiruvalla, St. George Orthodox Church is situated close to the main road toward Ambalapuzha. It is also known as Paliakara Pally.

This is the first church in Thiruvalla. It attracts many tourists because of the beautiful murals on the eastern wall of the altar. Thousands of devotees regardless of religion come and pray at this church. Thiruvalla is the headquarters of the Malankara Marthoma Syrian Church.