Mar Yacob Burdana orthodox Syrian church popularly known as "Mankuzi Pally" was established in the year 1867 in Karuvatta, The western region of the Nirnam Diocese (Now it is Mavelikara Diocese). This was the first parish named after Mar Yacob Burdana in the Malankara Orthodox Church. The parish has come very far from its humble beginnings of conducting service in a shed to the beautiful building that is seen today.
The undiminished enthusiasm of every member of the parish is evident in the time and effort put in for the reconstruction of this beautiful church that stands as pride of karuvatta today.