Manarcad Perunnal

Manarcad perunnal : St. Mary's church at Manarcad is one of the outstanding churches of the Syrian Jacobite Church of Malabar. The most important festival here is the eight day fast in honour of St. Mary which starts on September 1. During all these days people belonging to all communities assemble here to make offerings and for fasting. Mass is said for the pilgrims on all days of the feast. On the 7th and 8th days colourful processions are taken out. Umbrellas of a peculiar kind made of coloured cloth are used in the procession. There will also be display of pyrotechnics. On the eighth day there will be a special offering of rice boiled in coconut milk. Many people come here to get relief from their ailments ranging from demon's possession to chronic diseases. A fair is organised during the festive days