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Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)
Also called Thomayar Kovil or Amalagiri Church, it is traditionally believed to have been founded by St. Thomas the Apostle around AD 63, making it one of the oldest church structures in India. The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church proclaimed it an international St. Thomas pilgrim centre in 2007. Its oldest sections date to the 17th century and it has never been fully reconstructed.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThiruvithamcode
DistrictKanniyakumari
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church) is planned from Thiruvithamcode, one of the travel bases in Kanniyakumari district. Use Thiruvithamcode for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvithamcode or nearby in Kanniyakumari, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)Seasonal guide
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Today at Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church) — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)
About 6 km from Kuzhithurai; nearest railway Kuzhithurai (~6 km) or Nagercoil Junction (~30 km); nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) ~55 km.
Getting around Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How do I reach Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)?
Base yourself in Thiruvithamcode or nearby in Kanniyakumari, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)?
Nearby you can pair Peer Mohammed Dargah (1.7 km), St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu (2.9 km), Padmanabhapuram Palace (2.9 km), Udayagiri Fort (3.7 km).
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