Etymology
It is believed that the name 'Thumpoly' came from 'Thoma Pally' which means Church of St. Thomas. During the period of Portuguese, the place was also called 'Thompolis' which means 'The town of St. Thomas'.Thumpoly Church Feast
The parish of Thumpoly is known for its church, named for St. Thomas and also dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Darshana Thirunal of Amalolbhava Mata (thumpoly matha) is celebrated every year from November 27 to December 15 at Thumpoly church. The main feast which lasts for (11) 19 days, is that of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on 08 December every year ( The main festival day is December 08th.). Ettamidam Thirunal day is December 15th. The statue of 'Our Lady' of Immaculate Conception in the church is called 'Kappalottakaari Amma' (Sailors Mother ) or 'the mother who came by ship in the year 1600- 1602s. Important Vow (Nercha) `` Pattum Kireedavum Ezhunnallippu´´.The main votive offering is the silk and the crown wake up offerings.And also there are many other vows/offerings.(Pattum Kireedavum Ezhunnallipp) . And also on the first Sunday of July, the week of Thomasliha - St. Thomas's day feast is also celebrated. The Feast of the Birth(Nativity) of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated from September 1st to September 8th. Every year from 01st to 31st October the month of Japamala/Rosary is celebrated as a celebration.Sites of interest
The landmark of the place is a 400 to 500-year-old church called St. Thomas Church, Thumpoly which was built by Portuguese. The Thumpoly church is 400 to 500 years old and has a long tradition. The Thumpoly church is one of the important pilgrimage centers/shrines of State of Kerala & Alappuzha District and Alleppey Diocese, built in the Portuguese style. During the 1600s and 1602, a ship sailed from Paris (Portugal/Also said to be from Italy) across the Arabian sea, losing control of the ship due to wind, rain and thunder. Thus, the statue of the Immaculate Conception (Virgin Mary) was enshrined in the church (thumpoly ). Thumpoly church was the first church in India at that time to have a statue of the Mother of God religiously and rituals. Thirthassery temple is another important monument in Thumpoly. The typical Kerala architectural beauty can be seen this small temple. There is also a mosque near Thumpoly. Thumpoly is connected by road and rail -way. The beach at Thumpoly is a major tourist attraction. Thumpoly Beach is located on the west side near thumpoly church. Pilgrim's and tourists also come here. Coir handicrafts is a major cottage industry of the area. The important Near areas of Thumpoly are Poomkavu ( Poomkavu - A famous Holy Weekly Pilgrimage Shrine), Chettikadu, Pathirappally, Omanapuzha, Kommadi, Poonthoppu, Mangalam and Malikamukku.References
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