Edathua Perunnal

Event Date : 07-05-2008

Established in 1810, the church is dedicated to St. George. The massive shrine on the banks of the river Pamba is modelled on the medieval churches of Europe. The perunal or the festival at Edathua commences with the Kodiyettam (flag hoisting ceremony) on the 27th of April. The idol of St. George is placed on the central dais of the basilica during the festival days.

Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Alappuzha, about 24 km from Edathua.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha.

Disclaimer : In Kerala, some of the festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam Calendar. Local practices also influence the dates of some traditional, customary and auspicious events. Being the case, the dates appearing in this section are approximate, which the users need to confirm with the local authorities.

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