Like the rest of Kerala, Hindus, Christians and Muslims all form
a significant part of the population.
Kottayam is the last rail stop for pilgrims heading to the Hindu
holy site of Sabarimala. During December and January of each year
pilgrims from all over India head to Kottayam and its vicinities to
start their final journey to the Sabarimala Temple. The temple is
located around 110 km from Kottayam, in the district of Pathanamthitta.
Panachikad Temple, one of the famous Saraswathy temples in Kerala
is located nearly 12 km away from Kottayam.
Kottayam has it's own rich Christian tradition. Four Roman Catholic
dioceses are based in the district. The Knanaya Catholic Dioceses
of Kottayam is based in the town itself. The headquarters of the Knanaya
Jacobite church and the Orthodox Church of Kerala are in the district.
The church in Mannanam is a pilgrim centre of great importance.
A number of old and sacred Christian churches are also located in
Kottayam. Old Seminari, a prominent religions teaching institution
for Syrian Christians in Kerala, is also located in Chungam, Kottayam.
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