The leadership of the Malankara Orthodox Church was very particular that the new church at Parumala should be designed and constructed in consideration with the antiquity of the Orthodox Church and the basic customs and traditions of the people of Kerala.

Then, there arose the question as to whether the old church building should be completely demolished or whether the new church should be built very close to the old one, there by retaining the old church intact. After prolonged discussions and deliberations, it was decided to retain the Holy Altar (Sanctum Sanctorum) and the room where the mortal remains of Parumala Thirumeni are entombed (Kabar Muri) and to construct the entire church anew.