Category: Traditional Festivals

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Parumala Perunnal

Parumala Perunnal

Parumala Perunnal is an annual feast held to commemorate the death anniversary of Bishop Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the first canonised saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church of Kerala. The mortal remains of the Bishop are interred in the church.

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Manarcaud Perunnal

Manarcaud Perunnal

It is known for the Manarcad Perunnal, the annual feast at the St. Mary’s Church, which is usually held from September 1-8 (during the 8-Day Lent). It is located about 9 km from the town of Kottayam and is on the way to tourist town of Thekkady.

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Edathua Perunnal

Edathua Perunnal

Edathua Perunnal is one of Kerala’s most famous church festivals that is held every year from 27th April – 7th May. It is celebrated at the stunning St. George’s Church in Edathua, not very far away from the town of Alappuzha.

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Vaikathashtami

Vaikathashtami

Vaikathashtami is celebrated on the day of Krishna Ashtami. The legend behind this festival is that years ago a saint man named Vyaghrapada prayed to God siva for years after many years God siva and his wife Parvathy Devi appeared in front of him.