The duration of Lent is considered a very auspicious period among the Christian community around the globe. The auspicious time continues for 40 days and marks the timespan Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to religious beliefs. In remembrance of Jesus Christ’s great journey, thousands of people walk to the Holy Cross in the town of Neyyattinkara. The town is located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. This place is famous for the pilgrimage to the hilltop where a large cross is placed. Walking to the hilltop is believed to be very sacred. Curious to know more about this place? Read this article to know more.
The name of the place is the Roman Catholic Diocese of Neyyattinkara. The majority of the population of Neyyattinkara Roman Catholic Diocese belongs to the major ethnic group named Nadar Community. The Holy Throne, which was established in the year 1996, is a major place of progress and preservation of the Latin Catholic Minority in the state. The sacred place is located at an altitude of 300 feet above sea level on the peak of Neyyattinkara. Adding to it, this place is also listed in the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The picturesque region shares its border with Tamil Nadu. Every year thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country belonging to various castes and religions visit this place. As per reports, the pilgrimage was started by Belgian missionary Fr John Baptist after he placed a hilltop. The Diocese was reportedly established after the cross was placed by Fr John. The most significant pilgrimage to take place in this auspicious site is Holy Wednesday and Good Friday.
There are multiple modes of transport to visit the Neyyattinkara. There are several buses that are run by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is around 22 km away from this place. The nearest railway station is Neyyattinkara Railway Station.
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