Edathua Perunnal

Edathua Perunnal is one of the most famous festival of Kerala .In the annual feast of St George Church,named as, Edathua Perunnal Festival attracts a large number of believers from across the state to the scenic.The event starts on April 27 with special prayers and the celebrations and concludes on May 7. It is believed that prayers and offerings at this church help to heal mental disorders and other ailments. Fireworks, processions and special prayers mark the festival days. During the feast, the statue of St.George, decked in gold, is carried out and placed on the dais in the center of the basilica.

All prayers and related ceremonies are done here during these days. Devotees from all parts of the state attend the festival. As in all other festivals typical of Kerala, the church cover with large crowds with vendors and stalls, selling all kinds of things from food to utensils to jewelry. There are cultural performances every evening. Edathua Perunnal Festival of Kerala is one such festival which is a real crowd puller in the state.