Venue: Elanji Forane Church
Location: Elanji
District: Ernakulam
Built in the 14th CE, the Elanji Forane Church is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. Believed to be constructed as per the orders of the then Vadakumcoor king, the church was built on the land donated by a believer.
The feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, darshana tirunal of Mother Mary and the novena of the apostles are the major feasts at the Elanji Church. The feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul are celebrated twice a year; that is on the 28th and 29th of June and on the last Sunday and Monday of November. Splendid, colourful processions and special prayers are what make this festival spectacular.
Disclaimer
In Kerala, festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and the local traditions and customs. We have calculated the festival dates based on these. But there can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. As such, these should be considered only as approximate dates and have to be confirmed with the local authorities.