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.
This area in the former Travancore kingdom, which includes Kothamangalam, Vazhakulam, Arakuzha, Mylakompu, Nagapuzha, and Muthalakodam, is notable for its historic Syrian churches. As a significant center for Syrian Christians, Arakuzha has offered protection to many migrant Syrian Christians during the time of Tipu's persecution of Nasranis.