We were surprised at the conspicuous presence of Christianity, in particular Roman Catholicism, in Kerala. This is due to its history. The belief is that St Thomas came in 52AD, but people willl tell you there is no actual evidence for that. The Portuguese traders were said to be the first traders who insisted that others follow their religion and made a concerted attempt to establish Christianity in Kerala. It worked, apparently.
As expected, things take on an Indian flavour.
There are many shrines along the road.
Confessional boxes seem to shrinking. No privacy for either party in some of them.
As expected, things take on an Indian flavour.
There are many shrines along the road.
Confessional boxes seem to shrinking. No privacy for either party in some of them.
