Arthunkal Perunnal
The annual festival of St. Andrew's Church, Arthunkal, Alappuzha, is the much revered Arthunkal Perunnal. It is believed that St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal, was originally built by the Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. It was reconstructed with stone in 1597.
This ancient pilgrim-cum-tourist destination celebrates the feast of St. Sebastian every year in January. The festivities last for ten days. During the festival, the statue of St. Sebastian is carried in the procession to the seashore and back.
As part of the Urulu Nercha offering, devotees crawl on their knees and roll on the ground.
Contact
Arthunkal P.O, Cherthala, Alappuzha,
Kerala, India. PIN: 688 530
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Arthunkal Perunnal, the annual feast of St. Sebastian at Arthunkal church
Arthunkal Perunnal is the annual feast of St. Sebastian's Church at Arthunkal in January
Arthunkal Perunnal
Arthunkal is the biggest pligrim center in Central Kerala that celebrates the Feast of St. Sebastian.
