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Kodungalloor (anglicised name: Cranganore ) is a city and a municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala.Kodungalloor is an important place in Thrissur and is famous for its pilgrimage centers. It is an important tourist attraction and many people visit this town where it is said that the apostle of Jesus Christ is said to have landed when he came to India. Trichur Kodungalloor pilgrimage is given much importance and is held in high esteem.This place was earlier known by the name of Muziris, after the Greeks named it that way. The place has a rich historical background and is very intriguing.

Bhagawathy Temple
The Bhagawathy temple is a very famous temple in Kerala and is visited by scores of devotees from far and wide. The annual festival at the temple is a must watch and nowhere else will you find a gathering of oracles in one place as you will here.

St. Thomas Church
This church is built as a tribute to the great apostle of Jesus Christ, St. Thomas. He is said to have reached Kodungalloor when he came to India. It is a famous church and very important among the Christians.

Cheraman Juma Mosque
This is a very famous mosque in Kerala as it is the first mosque in India where Juma prayers were held for the first time. The mosque was built in the year 629 A.D. and is famous for a lamp that is considered important by people of all religions.

Getting there:

By road: You can access this place by bus from Thrissur's Shakthan Thampuran stand.

Nearest railway station: Irinjalakuda, about 20 km.

Nearest airport: Nedumbaserry International Airport at Kochi, about 60 km.

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