Edathua Perunnal

Event Date

Venue

St, George's Church, Edathua. 23 km southeast of Alappuzha town.

Built on the banks of the Pamba River, this massive shrine at Edathua, resembles the churches of medieval Europe. The annual feast here starts on April 27 with the hoisting of the festival flag and concludes on May 7. During the feast, the statue of St. George, decked in gold, is carried out and placed on the dais in the centre of the basilica. All prayers and related rituals are conducted here during these days. Devotees from all parts of the state attend the festival. As in all other festivals typical of Kerala, the church grounds swarm with vendors and stalls, selling all kinds of things from food to utensils to jewellery. There are cultural performances every evening.

Getting there

Nearly half an hour's bus journey from Thiruvalla bus stand.

Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla about 15 km.

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km.