Feast of Our Lady of Snow
Approximate Date :
This year on 30-07-2026 to 05-08-2026
Date : July 30 - August 5, 2026
Location : Manjumatha Basilica (Basilica of Our Lady of Snow), Ernakulam
At Pallippuram near Cherai in Kerala, is the Manjumatha Church, one of the oldest basilicas in the state and a popular one. The church is not only famed for its age but also because it is only one of the three pilgrim centres in South India dedicated to Our Lady, Virgin Mary. The Manjumatha Basilica has its own historical significance as it is associated with Tipu Sultan’s invasion of south India in the 18th century. During that time people shut themselves inside the church and prayed to their holy mother. It is said that heavy fog shrouded the church which in turn misled Tipu Sultan’s army who turned back. The church obtained its name after this incident. ‘Manjumatha church’ means “the mother's church shrouded in snow.†An annual commemorative feast is held each year from July 30 to August 5.