Athirampuzha Perunnal, Feast Of St Sebastian
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St. Mary's Forane Church, Athirampuzha Ettumanoor Road, Athirampuzha, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Free entry. Registration not required.
Schedule and Timing:
The Navanal or the nine days Novena is from 10th to 18th of January. The 14 day festival begins with the flag hoisting on 19th of January. Main Festival days are 24th and 25th of January. Ettamidam on 1st of February.
Description:The feast of St Sebastian at the very ancient Athirampuzha church is at least 4 centuries old. The church itself is known to exist from AD 835. The statue of St Sebastian used here does not have arrows.
From January 20th till 1st February, the devotees can show their reverence at the statue of St Sebastian. Special bus service will be available on 24th and 25th of January.
The Kazhunnu processions from the wards will reach church by 7 pm. Devotees can offer Kazhunnu nercha at the church. Arrangements will be made for making confessions on the festival days.
Event id: 21695100
Published on January 30th, 2019, 11:53 pm
Ver.1 Dated February 1st, 2020, 4:30 pm
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