Palai

Churches

Being a place with a very high percentage of Catholic ChristiansEastern Rite Suriyani Christians under Syro-Malabar Church, there are a number of churches in and around Palai, some of which are very old and their historical and architectural features are of interst to visitors.

Bharananganam Church

Where the mortal remains of St. Alphonsa are kept.

Shrine of St. Mary
In the heart of the town

You would not miss this tall granite shrine with its massive statue of Jesus Christ at the top, reminding you of the one in Rio de Janeiro ignore the size difference!. If you happen to visit Palai in the first week of December, you should not miss the most important festival of Palai, which is the feast of St. Mary at this shrine.

Rubber Plantation

Tapping and processing of rubber.