Manarcad Perunnal is the occasion celebrating the annualChristian community of Kerala. Manarcad Perunnal also known as Ettunombu Perunnal literally means eight day prayer and fasting. The venue for this feast is St. Mary's Church at Manarcad. The festival is celebrated every year from 1st to 8th September in Kerela.
During the festival devotees generally fast and stay at the church from morning till night. The last three days of the festival are marked by colorful processions carrying golden crosses and thousands of devotees accompany this with colorful embellished umbrellas. These three days observe the festive spirit at its peak, with thousands of devotees and local people gathering and participating in the processions. feast by the
During the festival devotees generally fast and stay at the church from morning till night. The last three days of the festival are marked by colorful processions carrying golden crosses and thousands of devotees accompany this with colorful embellished umbrellas. These three days observe the festive spirit at its peak, with thousands of devotees and local people gathering and participating in the processions. feast by the
As an offering to the Lord Muthukkuda are offered which are decked parasols. The church has a golden cross and a holy tank which are especially taken care of by the devotees during the auspicious festival of Manarcad Perunnal.
These eight days of festive celebrations are full of ardent devotion and grandeur in celebrations.
These eight days of festive celebrations are full of ardent devotion and grandeur in celebrations.
How to Reach Manarcad:
By Air: Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 76 km from Kottayam.
By Air: Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 76 km from Kottayam.
By Rail: Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 10 km away.
By Road: Manarcad is just 10 kilometres drive from Kottayam town.
Time of Manarcad Perunnal Festival Celebration:
In Kerela most of the festival dates are decided according to the Malayalam Calendar. Local practices also influence the dates of some traditional, customary and auspicious events. The festival or feast of Manarcad Perunnal is celebrated from 1st to 8th September every year.
In Kerela most of the festival dates are decided according to the Malayalam Calendar. Local practices also influence the dates of some traditional, customary and auspicious events. The festival or feast of Manarcad Perunnal is celebrated from 1st to 8th September every year.
