Mulamthuruthy

Mulanthuruthy, also spelt Mulamthuruthy, is a small town in Ernakulam District of Kerala. It is about 21 km south-east of Ernakulam and 8 km east of Tripunithura. A historic Marthoman church is in the town.LocationIt is about 21 km south-east of Ernakulam and 8 km east of Tripunithura. By road, Mulanthuruthy is easily accessible from Kanjiramattom (13 km) and from Piravom (5 km), Tripunithura and Ernakulam.Mulanthuruthy Railway Station is the local railhead. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport.DemographicsIndia census, Mulamthuruthy had a population of 23615 with 11667 males and 11948 females.Places of worshipMarthoman churchThe Marthoman church iin the town is believed to have been built between 1100 AD and 1125. Kunnassery Kunchakko Tharakan, who was the minister of the king of Kaduthuruthy, was instrumental in its construction. It was the venue of the Mulanthuruthy Synod in 1876 and is now a part of the Jacobite and Malankara Orthodox church.Kanjiramattom mosqueThe mosque is situated at Kanjiramattom, 3 km from Mulanthuruthy. It is believed that the mosque was erected over the mortal remains of a Muslim saint, Sheikh Parid. Another great Muslim saint, Baver is supposed to have prayed here and attained salvation. The Kodikuthu festival, which falls in December–January, is a major attraction for thousands of devotees.