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Niranam
This church displays a marked influence of ancient temple architecture and is a renowned centre of worship for the Christian community.
Niranam is also famous as the birthplace of a band of 14th century poets known as the Niranam Kavikal or Kannassa Panikkars. They were renowned for their many translations from Sanskrit to Malayalam, the most illustrious being 'Kannassaramayanam', a translation of the epic Ramayana.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla, about 7 km from Niranam.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 119 km.
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