Maramon

Maramon is a small town on the Pampa River, opposite to Kozhencherry town in the state of Kerala, India. It is 12 km from the Pathanamthitta district headquarters, the town of Pathanamthitta.Maramon ConventionMaramon is famous because of the Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia. Maramon is said to be the birthplace of Marthoma Church.VillagesThe following villages form a part of Maramon 1)Nedumprayar 2)Chettimukku 3)Chalaikara.TransportThe T.K.Road ( Thiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road / SH - 07 ) connects the town to other major towns. The nearest Railway stations are Chengannur (14 km). The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport and Trivandrum airport.Christian Cultural CenterThe town Maramon is generally recognized as center of Christian culture and influence in India. Among the churches in Maramon include the Maramon Marthoma Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church ( also known as Maramon Marthamariam Pazhaya Suriyani Palli), St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a few others. Maramon is also famous as the birthplace of 'Palakkunnathu' Abraham Malpan (Malpan means teacher