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Event Date :8-09-2008
Location: Manarcad is just 10 kilometres drive
from Kottayam town.
Manarcad Perunnal, the annual feast at the St. Mary's
Church at Manarcad, will be held from September 1-8
this year,known as Ettunombu Perunnal (literally,
eight day prayer and fasting), this is the feast of
Immaculate Conception celebrated by the Christian community
of Kerala. The retreat and fast begins on the first
of September every year. Pilgrims observing the fast,
stay in the church from morning till night during these
days. The main kanikka or offering of the church is
muthukkuda (highly embellished silken parasols). The
church has a holy tank and a golden cross, which are
considered sacred. On the last three days of the feast
processions are held with golden crosses and accompanied
by thousands of devotees holding muthukkudas.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 10 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about
76 km from Kottayam.
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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