St. George Orthodox Church, Chandanapally

St. George Orthodox Church, also known as Chandanapally Valiyapally, is one of the largest churches in Kerala and South India. Founded in 1810 and rebuilt with Indo-Saracenic architecture blending Christian, Islamic, and Hindu styles, it houses the mortal remains of St. George. The church attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims annually during its May feast featuring the unique Chempeduppu ritual.

Visitors can explore one of South India's largest church structures featuring distinctive Indo-Saracenic architecture with Gothic-style towers, Persian-style roofing, and intricate sculptural work blending multiple cultural traditions. The premises include a stone cross (Kalkurishu) carved from a single stone with carvings of saints and angels, which serves as a pilgrimage focal point. The church houses the holy relics of St. George and offers a serene spiritual environment surrounded by sandalwood trees.