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Kerala is a land of mixed religions and has a variety of festivals to boast of. Some major festivals of Kerala are celebrated throughout India. Some Kerala festivals are unique to the state. Irrespective of their religion and caste, people of Kerala celebrate these religious festivals in Kerala with much pomp and joy. Vettukadu Perunnal is the annual festival of ‘Madre-de-Deus’ Church popularly known as Vettukadu Church, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is a ten day long festival that culminates on the last Sunday of the liturgical year. It celebrated in the third week of November culminating on the 3rd Sunday of November every year. Madre-de-Deus church which is also known as Vettukadu Church is the most famous Christian pilgrim centre in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala State.The chruch attracts thousands of devotees from all religions. The annual celebration here is called the 'Feast of Christ, the King'. It also serves as an link in the chain of innumerable churches by the seashores. This Church is located at a distance of about 7 km from the city of Thiruvananthapuram and about 3 km from Sankhumugham or Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The feast is celebrated across 10 days culminating in the last Sunday of the liturgical year. Various religious rites are carried out during the festival days. On the last Saturday of the feast, the image of Christ is taken out in a large colourful procession. A solemn high mass, sermons, Eucharistic processions and benediction mark the final day. This Church has a remarkable history as it is meant to be established by St. Francis Xavier. It was rebuilt and re-established in its present form in 1934. People have ardent faith in the Church. They believe that here Christ, the King, blesses all with love and compassion which have miraculous power over his devotees. Getting there: |
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Address:Madre-de-Deus’ Church,This Church is located at a distance of about 7 km from the city of Thiruvananthapuram and about 3 km from Sankhumugham or Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. |
District: Thiruvananthapuram |
Nearest City: Thiruvananthapuram |
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