MANAR CAUD ETTUNOMBU PERUNNAL-2011 CONCLUDED
The feast of St. Mary(Ettunombu Perunnal concluded at St. Mary's Syrian Church at Manarcaud on 8th September,2011. The concluding day of the 8th day fete was marked by the "Nercha Vilambu", which is considered an offering to St.Mary and a portion of which is received by devotees as a blessing. Thousands took part in the ritual that was preceded by procession.
The annual eight day lent in connection with the birth anniversary of saint Mary was observed with piety at various churches in all districts in Kerala on Thursday,8th September,2011.
Hundreads of Marian devotees attended the event Rituals such as "Urulicha", adima vazhipadu etc were performed at certain churches on Thursday. Hindus were among those who turned up to attend the ceremonies. Urulicha, resembling the Sayana Pradikshnam at Hindu Temples was performed.
Women devotees taking a round of the church of their knees (Muttinmel izhayal") and the faithful carrying weight on their head in the holy raza held after the holy Eucharist were the other rituals performed at the church. The church is known for its special rituals with a Hindu touch. The rituals to close with serving of Jaggery rice in teak leaves to the faithful.
Prof. John Kurakar
The feast of St. Mary(Ettunombu Perunnal concluded at St. Mary's Syrian Church at Manarcaud on 8th September,2011. The concluding day of the 8th day fete was marked by the "Nercha Vilambu", which is considered an offering to St.Mary and a portion of which is received by devotees as a blessing. Thousands took part in the ritual that was preceded by procession.
The annual eight day lent in connection with the birth anniversary of saint Mary was observed with piety at various churches in all districts in Kerala on Thursday,8th September,2011.
Hundreads of Marian devotees attended the event Rituals such as "Urulicha", adima vazhipadu etc were performed at certain churches on Thursday. Hindus were among those who turned up to attend the ceremonies. Urulicha, resembling the Sayana Pradikshnam at Hindu Temples was performed.
Women devotees taking a round of the church of their knees (Muttinmel izhayal") and the faithful carrying weight on their head in the holy raza held after the holy Eucharist were the other rituals performed at the church. The church is known for its special rituals with a Hindu touch. The rituals to close with serving of Jaggery rice in teak leaves to the faithful.
Prof. John Kurakar
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