Edathua Church in Alappuzha

Religious sites have provided succour and relief to many an anxious devotee, and the Edathua Church in Alappuzha district is no different. Legend has it that those with medical issues, especially mental disorders, have found salvation at this holy site.

Built in 1810 and dedicated to St. George, the St. George Forane Church is among the prime attractions in this tranquil backwater district. Its annual feast (5th, 6th and 7th of May) sees believers from across the southern parts of the country, throng in great numbers to seek aid and blessings for their near and dear ones.