Bharananganam

Bharananganam
is an important Christian Pilgrimage centre, located 5 kms east of Palai on
the Kottayam - Erattupett Road. Associated with Sister Alphonsa, the blessed
saint of the Catholics, the mortal remains of the saint are preserved in a chapel
next to the St. Mary's Church. She lived from 1916 AD to 1946 AD.
The day of 28th July, the death anniversary of the saint is observed with much
solemnity. This 100-year-old church features an attractive grotto of Virgin
Mary.
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