Pattumala Matha Church, Vagamon
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About Pattumala Matha Church
The Pattumala Matha Church (Malayalam: പട്ടുമല മാതാ തീർത്ഥാടന കേന്ദ്രം, Tamil: பட்டுமலை மாதா புனித ஆலயம்) is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite pilgrim shrine in Kerala dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. It is served by the Congregation of the Missionary Brothers of Saint Francis of Assisi (CMSF). Architect J.P Bright, Thiruvananthapuram, is the designer of this church. The church is built entirely of granite and situated in the midst of tea plantations. The name Pattumala means "hill draped in silk." It is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Peermade and 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Thekkady.