Situated 7 km from Thiruvalla, this famous church is believed to be among one of the seven-and-a-half churches originally established by St. Thomas (52 AD) in Kerala. This church displays a marked influence of ancient temple architecture and is a renowned centre of worship for the Christian community.The St. Thomas art gallery here is another major attraction.
Niranam is also the birth place of the poets and social reformers popularly known as the Karnassa Kavikal.
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Thumpamon (Thumpamon Valiya Pally)
