Ayyampara

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Ayyampara is a beautiful scenic spot, 43 km. from Kottayam. The flat rocky plain above the town affords awe inspiring view of the surroundings and is an excellent point for sunset viewing. Bharananganam is an important Christian pilgrim centre. The church here houses mortal remains of Sister Alphonsa (1916-1946). The ancient church contains an attractive Grotto of Virgin Mary. Changanasserry is a beautiful town, located 23 km. from Kottayam. Here, the Thrikkodithanam temple has 18th century old inscriptions of great historic value. The 'Deepam' festival is celebrated here in the months of Nov.-Dec. Peruna is a little known town 2 km from Changanassery, famous for the Kidangoor Sri Subrhamanya Swamy Temple, where the annual festival takes place in March. The other attraction is Sree Sankara Ayurveda Vaidyasala and the Ayurveda hospital is renowned world over. Social Ayurvedic treatments are systematically and carefully carried out for the maximum benefits of the patients.