Athirampuzha Perunnal

The St. Mary's Forane Church, Athirampuzha traces its existence back to 835 AD. This renowned pilgrim centre of St.Sebastian is dedicated to Blessed Virgin Mary.

This church with a rich historical legacy sees the flock of thousands of devotees from all over the world during its annual festival, the feast of St. Sebastian.

The festival was started in the year 1647 and, during the festival, a grand procession is conducted where the idol of St. Sebastian is taken out for public veneration.

Contact

St.Mary’s Forane Church,
Athirampuzha,
Kottayam - 686562

+91 481 2730 742, +91 481 2730 559

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 11 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 80 km

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Feast of Vallarpadathamma

Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.

Malayattoor Perunnal

Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.

Aranmula Thiruvonathoni

Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast

Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku

Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals

Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple

Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!

Feast of St. Sebastian in St.Mary's Forane Church, Athirampuzha, Kottayam

Feast of St. Sebastian in St.Mary's Forane Church, Athirampuzha, Kottayam

The feast of St. Sebastian in St. Mary's Forane Church, Athirampuzha, Kottayam attracts thousands of devotees to the church. The statue of St. Sebastian is taken out for public veneration during the festival days.

St. Mary's Forane Church at Athirampuzha, Kottayam

St. Mary's Forane Church at Athirampuzha, Kottayam

St. Mary's Forane Church at Athirampuzha in Kottayam is unique as it shows Jesus Christ without a single wound.