Event date: 02-11-2011
Venue: Parumala Church in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala
The annual perunnal or feast at the Parumala church in Thiruvalla is held to commemorate the death anniversary of Bishop Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the declared saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church of Kerala. The mortal remains of the bishop were interred in the church.
On the Orma Perunnal day or the commemorative feast, special prayers are offered at the church. The festival day will also witness a ceremonial procession through the town, attended by devotees from various parts of the State.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla, about 11 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 105 km from Thiruvalla.
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.
