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The annual perunnal or festival at the Parumala Church in Thiruvalla is to commemorate the death anniversary of Bishop Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the declared saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church of Kerala. The bishop was buried at the church.
During the day of the commemorative feast (Orma perunnal), special prayers are said and rituals performed. There is also a ceremonial procession through the town, attended by devotees from all over the State. |