Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, one of the founding fathers and the first Superior General of C.M.I.(Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) congregation of the Catholic Church, died on January 3rd, 1871 in the odor of sanctity leaving behind him the high reputation of a very holy monk.He was declared blessed on February 8, 1986 by His Holiness Pope John Paul II . Chavara Grotto is a spiritual resort and holy shrine for thousands of Devotees, who gather for prayer and beacon of light is preserved here.

            Chavara Grotto is a House of prayer and a Cradle of character formation It is also a centre for renewal of the Church,an abode for the faith formation of the children of God and land of virtue that nurtures piety and wisdom.

            A prayer to Blessed Chavara

            Blessed Chavara ,pray for our family and Patron of sick and orphaned, bless them with health and inner peace.Bless our brethren living abroad with happiness and well-being. Blessed Chavara who kindled the light of wisdom , pray for us .Blessed Chavara the prophet of spirituality and wisdom ,pray for the Church..

+Amen