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'''Ernakulam''' ({{lang-ml|എറണാകുളം}}) refers to the western part of the mainland of [[Kochi (India)|Kochi]] city in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Ernakulam is the most urbanised part of Kochi and has lent its name to [[Ernakulam District]].<br />
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==Pilgrimage centres==<br />
* St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Roman Church Syro-Malabar Rite, Kanjoor, one of the historic Churches in India.<br />
* St. Francis CSI Church: First church constructed by the Portuguese in India. Located at Fort Cochin.<br />
* St. Francis Assisi Cathedral Roman Catholic Latin Church, [[Archdiocese of Verapoly]], Church Road, [[Marine Drive, Kochi|Marine Drive]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Kochi]].<br />
* St. Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church Latin Rite, Kaloor.<br />
* St. Antony's Shrine, Roman Catholic Church Latin Rite, Kaloor.<br />
* [[St.Philomena's Forane Church, Koonammavu]] & St. Chavara Pilgrimage, Archdiocese of Verapoly, a Roman Catholic Church Latin Rite, [[Koonammavu]], Cochin.<br />
* St. Antony's Shrine Chettikkad,, Roman Catholic Church Latin Rite, Archdiocese of Kottapuram, Chettikkad, Maliankkara.<br />
* [[St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam]].<br />
* Jewish Synagogue: Built in 1568 at [[Mattancherry]]. [[China|Chinese]] [[Ceramics (art)|ceramics]] and Old Testament are attractions here.<br />
* [[Ernakulam Shiva Temple]]: Located at Ernakulam. Dedicated to Lord Shiva.<br />
* Tirumala Temple: Located at Ernakulam.<br />
* [[Guruvayoor Temple]]: 80&nbsp;km from Ernakulam. One of the most important temples in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna.<br />
* Kaladi Sankarachaya Mutt: 40&nbsp;km from Ernakulam.<br />
* [[Saint Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor]]: About 50&nbsp;km from Ernakulam.<br />
* [[St. George's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally]]: A famous [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church]] In Kerala. Located at Edapally near Ernakulam.<br />
* Vamanamurthy Temple: An ancient temple located at Trikkakara near Ernakulam. This temple is associated with [[Onam]] festival, the most important festival celebrated in Kerala.<br />
* Our Lady of Ransom Shrine Basilica, National Shrine(Latin Church of Vallarpadathamma): Situated in Vallarpadom island off Ernakulam. Two bridges connect the island with the mainland Ernakulam.<br />
* St. Joseph's Church, Thevara mainly known for the miracles that are said to happen there. According to tradition, if anyone attends St. Jude's Novena prayer for continuous 9 weeks (Thursdays) their wishes will be fulfilled.<br />
* [[Korattymuthy]]'s Church (St. Mary's Forane Church), [[Koratty]]. 40&nbsp;km from Ernakulam.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Ernakulam]] town<br />
* [[Ernakulam district]]<br />
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