Our Lady of Good Health Church, Peermade, Kerala, India

Pattumala Matha Church is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite pilgrim shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health in Kerala, India.

The history of the church dates back to the British era, tea estate workers had great devotion to Mother Mary. In the 1980s, Br. Hippolitus Thadathil CMSF, a Franciscan missionary brother of Kerala origin who came to Pattumala noticed the devotion and took the initiative; Initially the ashram chapel was used by devotees for prayers and then in the 1980s a new church was planned. The current church was blessed in 1998.

The church is built entirely of granite and situated in the midst of tea plantations. The name Pattumala means "Hill Draped in Silk." It is located 8 km (5.0 mi) from Peermade and 24 km (15 mi) from Thekkady.

This church has the largest dome among Christian churches in India.

Panorama of Pattumala tea plantations
The very word pattumala means hills which are draped in silk. The hills here are blessed with its lush green covering, small streams and tea plantations. The moderate climate and scenic beauty are add ons to this spot.

Panorama of the entrance to the church

Panorama of the church facade
The church is designed in gothic style with a complete dome.

The dome and roof of nave is pasted with beautifully designed slabs from inside.
At the entrance, main door frame is made of rock cut and there is rock cut portraits depicting various events in bible.
The altar is of carved wood.