There is a strong belief that St. Francis Xavier , who came to India in the 18th century placed a cross near Njaramukham (Old name of Puthenthope) and prayed (at the present Pallimukku area).
Francis Xavier, owafika eNdiya ekhulwini le-18 wabeka isiphambano eduze kwaseNjaramukham (Igama Elidala likaPuthenthope) futhi wathandaza (endaweni yamanje yasePallimukku).