KOLLAD "The land of small things": January 2015

KOLLAD | A Captivating Land

Kerala’s towns are far removed from big-city concrete jungles, and the dividing line between urban and rural is fine indeed, with green avenues and placid backwaters gracing the busiest cites, and tarred roads and public schools evident in smallest villages.

Palm-fringed river side, endless paddy fields, rolling hills, back waters that snake past tiled-roof house and spotless village roads: Kollad is a land of unmatched beauty. Malayali society is unique, boasting a highly literate population, a sex ratio favoring women, matriarchal sub-societies and a people unfettered by the divisions of case and creed. Diverse religions live here in peaceful amicability, each enriching the state with its customs and practices. Add vibrant arts and colorful festivals, ancient shrines and delectable cuisine, and Kollad is a must stop destination.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Kollad St. Pauls Orthodox Church is now open for believers

Kollad is a Village in Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is situated 5 km south of Kottayam town encircled by rivers, paddy fields and hills having a 30000 + population of various cast and creeds. It is surrounded by various Karas (Local areas) Kollattukunnu, Pally kunnu, Malamelkkavu, Kaduvakkulam, Poovanthuruthu, Mooledam, Kunnampally, Punnakal chugam, and Alappuzhakkara. The place has lot of rich NRI families working in middle east, many back from 1970s. Many people, mostly educated and cultured, have migrated to other cities of India and abroad over years.

The place is famous for temples, churches, political, social and cultural activities. Kollad is renowned for its Christian church - St. Pauls Orthodox Church, which is also known as Kollad pally, Kollad Pally was built in nineteenth century.This church is situated on the Northern and southern banks of the Kodoor River respectively, and is about 4 kilometres away from Kanjikkuzhi junction, Kottayam.

The church was renovated and opened for the believers on 21st january 2015.