Thumpoly

Thumpoly is a coastal town in Alappuzha district, India, and is a well-known Christian Marian pilgrimage shrine of Kerala. St. Thomas Church, Thumpoly, also known as Thumpolipally, is a prominent Marian pilgrimage church in the Ambalappuzha taluk of Alappuzha district. This church, named after Saint Thomas the Apostle, is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Mother of God and her feast day. This church is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Alleppey (Roman Catholic Diocese of Alleppey). Thumboli is a Christian pilgrimage center with a tradition of faith that is more than 05 centuries old. In the 06th century AD, a few Marthoma Christians migrated to Thumboli and settled there and first established a small church made of thatched roofs. Later, in AD 1600, a church was built in Thumboli using stone and wood. This church, which is the second main church in the diocese, is also considered expected receive elevated to a 'Minor Basilica' pilgrimage church due to its age, tradition and historical importance, and other advantages. It is the main ancient church and one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Kerala and Alappuzha. Thumboli St. Thomas Pilgrimage Church is a church included in the pilgrimage tourism of the Kerala State Government. Thumboli Perunnal, the confraternity feast of the Immaculate Conception (Thumpoly Mata), is a very historical feast and is celebrated every year from November 27 to December 15. People of different castes and religions also make pilgrimages here. The Jubilee Year celebration is coming up in the year 2030, which marks the completion of 432 years since the church was founded and also 300th anniversary of the completion of the current church. (Based on the Thomapally of the 6th century AD and the Muthappan Cross of 820, Thumpoly has a tradition and age of more than 1200 years.)

Visiting Time: Visiting hours at Thumpoly Church are from 5.30 am to 8.00 pm every day. On festival days like Thirunal, the church will be closed only after 10.30 pm (unless it is busy). The church is not usually closed on important feast days. Or if it is closed, the Thirunada will close only after 12.30 AM or half night 01.00Am.