This region comprising Kothamangalam, Vazhakulam, Arakuzha, Mylakompu, Nagapuzha, Muthalakodam of erstwhile Travancore kingdom has some very old Syrian churches. Arakuzha, being an ancient Syrian Christian centre has given asylum to many migrant Syrian Christians during the Tipu's persecution of Nasranis.
The region that includes Kothamangalam, Vazhakulam, Arakuzha, Mylakompu, Nagapuzha, and Muthalakodam from the former Travancore kingdom boasts some remarkably old Syrian churches. As a historic Syrian Christian center, Arakuzha has offered sanctuary to many Syrian Christians fleeing persecution by Tipu during his crackdown on Nasranis.