Immaculate Conception Church Pullichira (Pullichira Church)

First Marian Pilgrim centre and one of the most ancient church in Kollam Diocese. Patron Saint is "Our Lady of Immaculate Conception".

The Immaculate conception is the conception of Mary, the mother of Jesus without any stain of original sin. From the first moment of her existence, she was preserved by God from the lack of sanctifying grace that afflicts mankind, and that she was instead filled with divine grace.

The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Pullichira, is located in Mayyanad Panchayath, Kollam District. The Church is situated in a place of scenic beauty on the banks of Pullichira Lake. It is close to Parvoor Lake, which is connected to Arabian Sea. Church is accessible from Kottiyam by 2 km, from Mayyanad by 2 km, from kollam town by 12 km. 

Festival Day
First Sunday of Malayalam month of Dhanu or Sunday preceding the Christmas. It is a popular annual feast, which attracts devotees from all over Kerala and neighbouring states.