Edathua

Edathua is a place in Kuttanad which a low lying wetland located in the Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.

It is situated 14 km from Tiruvilla town.

Edathua Church

Understand

It is an ancient place. It is a very famous church in south India. Many pilgrims from all over India visit this place throughout the year. This is very famous and many people believe in the traditions and miracles. The bones of one holy man named Puthan Parambil Thommachan were bought here. He is from famous Shankarapuri Family. This family was baptized by St. Thomas.

Get in

It is 14 km west of Thiruvalla town on highways #6 and 12. The nearest railway station is Thiruvalla.

Get around

Taxi

See

• 1 St. George Forane Church (എടത്വാപള്ളി). Celebrates its feast during the month of May is an important location for Christian pilgrims. (updated Jul 2023)

Sleep

• Riverscape home stay, Illamapllil House, Kozhimukku (near the Church of Christ beside the Erathodu to Pandankarny Canal). Set in the picturesque background of Kuttanad region of Kerala in Alappuzha District (also known as Alleppy) is the serene village of Edathua. Riverscape home stay is located in the centre of Kerala making day visits to tourist locations very convenient. Home stay in Edathua is surrounded by the backwaters, paddy fields, greenery and the Pamba River. Edathua is almost untouched by tourists making it an exclusive location for a vacation. (updated Mar 2017)