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A memorial presentation, 'Marthoma Smruthi Tharangam' depicts the vision
and mission of St. Thomas to the innumerable pilgrims who throng to the
shrine, for faith experience and spiritual solace. Modern computer
technology and audio-visual theatrical effects gives an enlightening account
of the Saints life in an half an hour programme with a seating capacity
of about 80 persons.
 'Marthoma
Smruthi Tharangam' in Sanskrit, literally means the creation of waves
of memories regarding St.Thomas. The memorial presentation is artistically
depicted in a 3500 square feet large aesthetically designed mansion built
in Indo-Persian style. The multi-colour image works and sculpture designs
will transcend the heart and mind of the pilgrims to the major episodes
in the life of St.Thomas which is systematically and scientifically arranged
in four different levels. It depicts the scene of Jesus commissioning
the disciples to the different parts of the world, to the stories of the
great entrance of St.Thomas to India, his apostolic activities in different
parts of Kerala, his mission and martyrdom at Mylapore in Tamil Nadu,
the preservation and enshrining of his mortal remains at Edessa and Ortona
and the enthronement of his holy relic at the Marthoma Pontifical Shrine.
The Marthoma Research centre here gives sufficient information
regarding St. Thomas and Indian Christianity and the pilgrims can buy
religious book from the book centre. There is an ashram of the CMI fathers
here and accommodation for the pilgrims are arranged on request at reasonable
costs. There is also a canteen for refreshments. Pilgrims have facilities
available for boat rides in the river Periyar.
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