Happy orchids from home garden.
The traditional Christian dress of Kerala Christians.
They were friendly and let me take their picture happily. Bless them in your heart, who all who see this picture. Thank you.
It runs with the wind, but my picture couldn't capture the rotating motion...:(( I should have, the thought came late..very very late.
Eye catchers on the way side..far behind is the Cranes at the work site of Vallarpadam Container Terminal.
The ever growing weeding in the south jetty of the church. "Kadavu". Time of the year for the weeds.
The Cruze on top of the church up close, I have to try this again on more clearer day, need to get it more clearer and more crisp..
Ever since I can remember that tree in front of the church was right there. May be from the time of Meenakshi Amma.... I should give the tree more camera time.. I guess it looks wonderful against the blue clear tropical sky.
The curator Roy, all smiles after the blessing of the boat. Behind him is the old fashioned toilet of the folks who come by boat. He is the one who tells me about the church , its history and the miracles that happen every week through the intercession of our Mother.
The guys in the boat were curious to see a guy with a camera on the occasion of the blessing of their boat. The young man in the red T-shirt was really excited, I wanted to give them a print of the occasion, but they just disappeared after the event. Or should I say, I didnt go back looking for them to the jetty..:((
Quite unexpectedly came across the blessing of this fishing boat. The boats come on the south "kadavu" of the church, which is a bit of a walk from the church.
"Potti curry and Appam was the special delight from the food stall. For 20 bucks it was a treat, indeed!
The young priest of the church checking out a stall.
Another competition, probably they have to throw a ball at the steel glasses.
"Cuppela" in the morning light.
Pineapple in a stall.
Another, Bulls Eye!! Look how happy the kids are..:):)
The Sunday was the mission feast, more or less a parish get together. See how the young ones celebrate the occasion. Here some kids are getting ready for some popular competition where anyone who tries can win a prize.
The stairs of the church, which leads to the balcony on top. See, how blue is the blue of the window!
Another shot of the sunlight beautifully falling on the altar through the round ventilation from the east.
The old yellow Portuguese yellow glass on the window gleams in the morning sunlight.
There are two oil lamps on either side of the altar which exudes an old world charm and burns continuously throughout the day. Thanks to the young curator Roy who makes sure the lamp never runs out of oil.
Old stone vessel on the wall which holds the holy water.
Likeness of the Mother against the light from the window. Here the mother is depicted as the queen of the world with crown and all as in the revelations of John, but I like her the way she lived in the world, which made her the queen of the world, simple and close to God.
After the mass when the church cleared, folks from far, stayed back for those minutes of solace, when they offered their heart unto Lord. I love the way sunlight fall through the window on to the church floor. It makes me feel the way I feel on christmas, happy and sad at the same time, sad 'cos we know the day has to pass. As the sun move, light fades and it makes me strangely aware of the passing time...
The morning mass was serene as always, I stayed by the front door right in view of the main altar, it was a peaceful experience as always.
Usually folks do not wear shoes inside..the old flooring is always cool and neat. The church folks always keep it clean.
Church around 7am in the morning mist. Not a nice frame, the slope is in the frame not of the church ofcourse..:)
The morning of Sunday of 17th October was cool and pleasant. I wanted to reach the church earlier than 7 o clock, but with two buses and less frequency on a holiday morning, I was past seven. These big wheels of cable were parked on the side of the road to the church from Vypeen road, I stood by them enjoying the morning and the coolness before framing it.
Happy orchids from home garden.
The traditional Christian dress of Kerala Christians. 
They were friendly and let me take their picture happily. Bless them in your heart, who all who see this picture. Thank you.
It runs with the wind, but my picture couldn't capture the rotating motion...:(( I should have, the thought came late..very very late.
Eye catchers on the way side..far behind is the Cranes at the work site of Vallarpadam Container Terminal.
The ever growing weeding in the south jetty of the church. "Kadavu". Time of the year for the weeds.
The Cruze on top of the church up close, I have to try this again on more clearer day, need to get it more clearer and more crisp..
Ever since I can remember that tree in front of the church was right there. May be from the time of Meenakshi Amma.... I should give the tree more camera time.. I guess it looks wonderful against the blue clear tropical sky.
The curator Roy, all smiles after the blessing of the boat. Behind him is the old fashioned toilet of the folks who come by boat. He is the one who tells me about the church , its history and the miracles that happen every week through the intercession of our Mother. 
The guys in the boat were curious to see a guy with a camera on the occasion of the blessing of their boat. The young man in the red T-shirt was really excited, I wanted to give them a print of the occasion, but they just disappeared after the event. Or should I say, I didnt go back looking for them to the jetty..:((
Quite unexpectedly came across the blessing of this fishing boat. The boats come on the south "kadavu" of the church, which is a bit of a walk from the church.
"Potti curry and Appam was the special delight from the food stall. For 20 bucks it was a treat, indeed!
The young priest of the church checking out a stall.
Another competition, probably they have to throw a ball at the steel glasses.
"Cuppela" in the morning light.
Pineapple in a stall.
Another, Bulls Eye!! Look how happy the kids are..:):)
The Sunday was the mission feast, more or less a parish get together. See how the young ones celebrate the occasion. Here some kids are getting ready for some popular competition where anyone who tries can win a prize.
The stairs of the church, which leads to the balcony on top. See, how blue is the blue of the window!
Another shot of the sunlight beautifully falling on the altar through the round ventilation from the east.
The old yellow Portuguese yellow glass on the window gleams in the morning sunlight.
There are two oil lamps on either side of the altar which exudes an old world charm and burns continuously throughout the day. Thanks to the young curator Roy who makes sure the lamp never runs out of oil.
Old stone vessel on the wall which holds the holy water.
Likeness of the Mother against the light from the window. Here the mother is depicted as the queen of the world with crown and all as in the revelations of John, but I like her the way she lived in the world, which made her the queen of the world, simple and close to God.
After the mass when the church cleared, folks from far, stayed back for those minutes of solace, when they offered their heart unto Lord. I love the way sunlight fall through the window on to the church floor. It makes me feel the way I feel on christmas, happy and sad at the same time, sad 'cos we know the day has to pass. As the sun move, light fades and it makes me strangely aware of the passing time...
The morning mass was serene as always, I stayed by the front door right in view of the main altar, it was a peaceful experience as always.
Usually folks do not wear shoes inside..the old flooring is always cool and neat. The church folks always keep it clean.
Church around 7am in the morning mist. Not a nice frame, the slope is in the frame not of the church ofcourse..:)
The morning of Sunday of 17th October was cool and pleasant. I wanted to reach the church earlier than 7 o clock, but with two buses and less frequency on a holiday morning, I was past seven. These big wheels of cable were parked on the side of the road to the church from Vypeen road, I stood by them enjoying the morning and the coolness before framing it.
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