Parumala is a small village and island on the Pampa River in Thiruvalla Taluk, Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. It is a part of Thiruvalla sub-district & Thiruvalla constituency. Parumala is famous as the site of the tomb of Saint Gregorios of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, and an annual feast, Ormaperunnal, is held at the Parumala Church on the first and second of November.
Parumala is also home to a number of other religious institutions, including the St. Peter's and St. Paul's Orthodox Church, the Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple, and the Parumala Seminary.
The village is a popular pilgrimage destination for Christians, and is also visited by a number of Hindus. The main tourist attractions in Parumala are:
The Parumala Church: The Parumala Church is the tomb church of Saint Gregorios. The church is a major pilgrimage destination for Christians, and is also visited by a number of Hindus.
Parumala Church, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, IndiaThe Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple: The Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali. The temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the region.
Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, IndiaThe Parumala Seminary: The Parumala Seminary is a seminary of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The seminary is one of the oldest and most prestigious seminaries in India.
Parumala is a well-connected village, with good road and rail links. The nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport, which is located about 120 kilometers from the village.
The best time to visit Parumala is during the Ormaperunnal festival, which is held in November. The festival is a major religious and cultural event, and attracts a large number of visitors from all over India.