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MAR THOMA CROSSES PROF. M. M. NINAN The Pathala Kinar (The Well leading to the Underworld) lies near the Poyyedom Pally. It is believed that Kathanar went to the nearby tribal magician chief who was his teacher in all magical arts through this well occasionally. 85
Persian Cross MAR THOMA CROSSES PROF. M. M. NINAN A Persian cross can be seen impregnated on the right wall of the Madbaha or Altar room, having four equal arms . The wings of the cross end with floral designs. This famous Persian cross is from 9th century and believed to be made by Mar Shapor. Engraved around the stone cross as Pahlavi Inscription (1) Li zibah vai min Ninav val denman I,a beautiful bird from Nineveh,(have come)to this (country) (2) Napisht Mar Shapur Written by Mar Shapur (3) Li (mun) ahrob Mashiah avakhdhahi min khar bokht Holy Messiah,the forgiver,freed me from thorn( i.e affliction). You can see that someone made an attempt to insert INRI at the bottom of the cross probably during the Romanisation period. Kadamattom feast is one of the major festivals observed held during the January – February period. It marks the death anniversary of the legendary priest. There are many legends of Kadamattathu Kathanar. It is believed that he possessed supernatural powers. But that is another story. 86
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