Urukunnu kurisumala

Urukunnu Kurisumala (Mount Holy Cross Urukunnu) is a pilgrim center in South Kerala. (Kerala) "Kurisumala" literally means "Mount of the Cross". It is at an elevation of 1500 ft. This holy place is situated in Urukunnu, close to Ottakkal Railway Station, Thenmala Panchayath, Punalur Taluk, District Kollam (Quilon), in the Southern part of Kerala, India.

It is a spiritual destination for Christians. There is an ascent of 328 steps to reach on the top of the mountain. Devotees from Kerala and Tamil Nadu come here to venerate the Holy Cross. The passion and death of Jesus Christ is commemorated here during the Lenten season, including on Good Friday. The 14 stations of the Way of the Cross have been marked as visitors climb the steps of the mountain. It is two and a half kilometers away from the Holy Cross Church. Every Good Friday, the Way of Cross procession begins from the Holy Cross Church, at 7 am and reaches at the top of the Holy Cross Mount.