the new church was blessed and dedicated to 'Our Lady of Good Health' by Rt. Rev. Bishop Marianus Arockiasamy. The church tower is one of the tallest towers in South India. The present Periyakadu parish was a substation of Rajakkamangalam Thurai. Karavilai, is another substation of Rajakkamangalam Thurai, was initiated by Fr. Eugene Kulandai in 1964. The church in Karavilai was blessed by Rt. Rev. Bishop Marianus Arockiasamy in 1975. Summit of Paravas Only Paravar community (they known as Bharavar, Bharathar, Bharathavar, Bharathakula Pandyar and Rajakula Bharathavar community) people in Rajakkamangalam Thurai. This village is one of the biggest village in Paravar communities. T About 60 years ago, the whole Paravar community, from the East, Vippar to the West, Kannoor called for the 7th Summit of all Paravars. Thousands of people belonging to the Paravar Community participated in this summit. The entire expenses of this summit were borne by the people of Rajakkamangalam Thurai. Education There is one High school (St.Joseph's high school), Branch of Indian overseas Bank and Government Hospital are there. Also, two Convents are there.(St.Annal Convent and DMI Convent). Notable People Bishop Eugene Joseph Bishop Nazarene Soosai Fr J.E. Arul Raj References http://www.rajakamangalamthurai.com Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district