Chiramel Family traces it roots at Pavukkara, on the banks of river Pamba. Pavukkara is in Mannar panchayat of Chengannur Taluk, Alleppey District, in the state of Kerala. The place Mannar is famous because of the church in the name of St. Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni). River Pamba originated from the famous pilgrimage Sabarimala, is passing through the heart of the town and the other side of river is Pathanamthitta district.
Ancient day’s family members stayed in Pavukkara on the banks of river Pamba, and mainly focused on agriculture (paddy). The village is part of Upper Kuttanad. Earlier days the family operated several boat services connecting Mannar to the district headquarters, till the government nationalized the route. Now a day’s the family members who are staying in this place are relatively less. Most of them moved and settled in different cities inside the country and some of them are staying outside India for better job or buisness. Family belongs to Othodox Christians and are the members of the Niranam valiyapally founded by St. Thomas in AD 54. |
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Pamba River (View from Chiramel, Pavukkara) |
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History of the family
Around 200 years back one of our great grand father Koshy, travelled from Kodungallur in Thrissur district and stayed at Vazhapilli near Changanassery in Kottayam District. After several years he moved to the place Pavukkara and settled there.
Kodungallur is famous in the name of St. Thomas who landed in this place in Kerala to spread the Christianity in India.
Koshy had 3 sons and 3 daughters. His elder son stayed at Vazhapalli House in Niranam, and second son stayed at Nedumittathu House in Chennithala. Younger son Cherian initially stayed at Padanilam House in Mannar and later moved to Chiramel House in Pavukkara and the family spread in that place. |
| Kodungallor (place where St. Thomas landed) |
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About Niranam Church
Niranam Church has a rich history of being the symbol of Christian faith in Kerala and a citadel of Orthodox Christianity since its inception in AD 54 by St Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. St Thomas reached Kerala in AD 52 and started preaching the gospel. He founded 8 churches, which are called `Ezhara Pallikal`, meaning seven and half churches. These were at Kodungallur, Kollam, Niranam, Nilackal (Chayal), Kokkamangalam, Kottakkayal (Paravoor), Palayoor (Chattukulangara) and Thiruvithamkode (the half church). St. Thomas who had great respect for the Holy Virgin, named all these churches after St. Mary. According to the available records, the present building is the fourth, which was built in 1912. The third building was built in 1259. |
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Niranam Chruch |
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About Parumala Church
Parumala is renowned for the presence of the Tomb of St. Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni), the Greatest Saint of India belonging to the Indian Orthodox Church (The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church). Parumala Thirumeni is the first declared saint of The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the first Canonized Indian Saint. The commemoration ormapperunnal is celebrated on the first and second of every November, and a large number of people flock to this place for worship. People prefer to get here at that time by walking from all over the Nation. The government recognized Parumala Church as the International Pilgrim Center. |
| Parumala Chruch (before renovation) |
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