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One of the most prominent Christian pilgrim centers in Kerala is Malayattoor. The church was set up by St. Thomas the Apostle which has been designated as an International Shrine by the Vatican. This magnificent church atop the 600 meter high hill was established in A.D. 900 and is a popular tourist center. The only way to reach the hill top shrine is to trek 2 km uphill along the scenic trail.

The church is a combination of Greco-Roman architecture with a traditional Greek styled altar. The old building now show signs of decaying. But it will remain to be seen whether these visually appealing building will continue to stand the test of time.

This beautiful foggy morning is a part of the Shimoga series. We camped near the river and the night was chilly. I woke up by 6 in the morning, partly because of the chill and due to my interest in an early morning landscape shot. I was strolling on the bank of the river mesmerized by the way the fog was skirting the surface of the still river just before the sunrise and decided to capture the moment.