The rubber Plantation In Pala

Palai is considered to be one of the most fertile land where the main cultivation is rubber plantations.Studies reveals that the soil of Meenachil  is very fertile, especially for planting rubber. The terrain, sufficient rain, suitable climate and plenty of sunlight causes favourable atmosphere for cultivating rubber and spices.Anybody who visits this region will  bear testimony to this fact.
                                                    Meenachil Taluk,  was once renowned  for good quality pepper and ginger, considered to be  the best in the World. Pepper from this area, is of great demand. But, the cultivation of pepper and ginger gradually declined since early 1980's when almost the entire cultivable land in the Taluk was turned over to Rubber.
                                                        Meenachil Taluk has 11 Rubber Processing Factories, all in the Small Scale Sector. The bigger among them process solid Block Rubber and 60% Centrifuged Latex, the others creamed Latex and E.B.C. There are also 20 small units manufacturing assorted rubber goods.

St.Thomas Cathedral Church Pala

St. Thomas Cathedral  Church Pala which is located  about 39 Km from Kottayam town.It  is believed to be the most ancient church in Pala.This cathedral belongs to  the Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Palai. When the  Portuguese invaded, the Pope took the custody of the church.When the diocese of Palai was erected by the Pope Pius XII on July 25, 1950, the authotity  took the decision to build a new church. Its foundation stone was laid on December 1, 1953.
                  The cathedral was completed and blessed on January 1, 1981. The inspiration of the construction of the church is The National Cathedral in Washington D.C., USA.  The most important festival of St. Thomas Cathedral is the Rakkulithirunal which is celebrated on 6th January every year. The festival symbolizes the Biblical representation of the three Wiseman from East who left for Bethlehem to adore infant Jesus.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations Of Pala Alphonsa College

Alphonsa College Pala as its name implies,reminds us the holy name of St.Alphonsa is now celebrating its golden jubilee.With much pride this college owns the history of contributing many geniuses like doctors,engineers,I A S & I P S officers and many famous olympions like Shiny Wilson  etc.to the world.Alphonsa College is one of the pioneering institutions for the higher education of women in Kerala. The  origin of this college is the result of  the keen vision and pioneering leadership of late Mar Sebastian Vayalil, the first Bishop of Pala.
                                                         In accordance with the golden jubilee celebrations,the authority have organised a former students meeting  behalf of February second week and there by majority of the former students of this college can meet their colleagues and can share their happiness and sorrows after a long intervell.Hope this college will fullfill a lifetime excellence.

Kurisumala Monastery Vagamon

Kurisumala Monastery  and Vagamon Kurisumala are two important tourist as well as pilgrim centers in Kerala. Because of the green and most enchanting nature at Vagamon which is one among the most popular and world renowned tourist destinations in Kerala, Vagamon Kurisumala Ashram is considered as one of the best pilgrim centers in Kerala where the Christian devotees can lead a meditative and prayerful life. The monastery belongs to the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.It is located on the Erattupetta-Elappara road. The Ashram was found in 1958 and since then it has been considered as one of the top pilgrim centers in Kerala.
                     Vagamon Kurisumala is adjacent to Vagamon Ashram. Hence Vagamon Kurisumala Ashram is widely visited by all the devotees who come to Vagamon for climbing up the Kurisumala, a rocky mountain which resembles ‘Calvary’where Jesus Christ was crucified.. Kurisumala Ashram is situated at the foot of Kurisumala which lies about 4000 ft. above the sea level.The monastery was founded by Fr. Francis Mahieu, a Belgian monk. He then later accepted the name Francis Acharya. Bede Griffiths assisted him to found Kurisumala Ashram.The Ashram or monastery is the abode of  spiritual seekers who have dedicated their lives to God and for prayersThe surroundings of  the monastery is very silent except the cows's "moo". The cow farm also is an  attraction to the pilgrims and tourists.

St.Mary's Church Lalam,Pala

Pala is a blessed town although it is small.Its inhabitants are pious and prosperous Catholics.has got so many churches,monasteries,seminaries,pilgrim centers and the Shrine of the First Women Catholic Saint from India-St.Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception.Pala has two more candidates to sainthood -Blessed Kunjachan and Blessed Kadalikattil Mathai Achan.St.Mary's Church of Lalam , Pala is one the most important and ancient pilgrim centers in central Kerala.  The devotion of People of Pala for Our Lady is famous and The Holy Mother's Intercession has achieved many blessings of The Almighty for the people of Pala..The Novena of Our Lady at Lalam Old Church on all saturdays is a boon and blessing for the numerous devotees. People from different parts of the world are visiting here for seeking the blessings of Our Lady.

Pala Jubilee Thirunnal-The Fest Of Pala

Now a days Pala was in a festive mood.People were celebrating the feast of Mother Mary -The Divine Mother of Jesus Christ who sacrificed his life for the redumption of mankind.The Jubilee Feast was celebrated on 8th December with many rituals.Petals of flowers were showering from a plane as Mother Mary is pouring her blessings towards the people of Pala.It was really a wonderful scene.Two Wheeler Fancy Dress contest and Tableu contest were held in connection with the feast.Natives of Pala living all around the world should be proud of this wonderful feast and recollect its sweet memories with a nostalgic mind.