Vettukadu Perunnal

Event Date

Venue

Vettukadu Church, Thiruvananthapuram district.

The 'Madre- de- Deus' Church popularly known as Vettukadu Church attracts thousands of devotees from all religions. The annual celebration here is called the 'Feast of Christ, the King'.

The feast is celebrated across 10 days culminating in the last Sunday of the liturgical year. Various religious rites are carried out during the festival days. On the last Saturday of the feast, the image of Christ is taken out in a large colourful procession. A solemn high mass, sermons, Eucharistic processions and benediction mark the final day.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 7 km away.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 3 km away