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Start date: 27-04-2010
End date: 07-05-2010
Venue: St. George's Church, Edathua, Alappuzha
district.
The Edathua Church, established in 1810, is a massive shrine on the banks of river Pamba and dedicated to St. George. During the Perunnal or feast, the statue of the saint, decked in gold, is carried out in procession to be placed on the dais at the centre of the Basilica. Processions and cultural performances are held everyday including dazzling firework displays in the initial as well as concluding days. Devotees from all parts of the state attend the
feast.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Alappuzha, about 24 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha.
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.
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