FEAST AT ST GEORGE'S CHURCH EDATHUA ALAPPUZHA
KERALA
Venue: St.George's Church, Edathua, about 23 km southeast of Alappuzha
town, south Kerala.
The St. George's church at Edathua stands on the bank of the river
Pampa, sixteen miles southeast Alappuzha. This church is famous for
the feast of St. George celebrated every year in the month of Medam
(April-May). It takes place from 27th April till 7th of May. Though
the festival lasts for 11 days, only last couple of days carry all
the aspects of a major festival. Hence calendars reckon the 6th of
May as the feast day.
During the feast, the statue of St.George, decked in gold, was carried
out in procession and placed on the dais at the centre of the Basilica.
Processions were held everyday, and dazzling fireworks display highlighted
in the initial as well as concluding day's rituals.
Devotees from all parts of the State attended the feast. As in all
other festivals typical of Kerala, the church ground swarmed with
vendors and stalls selling all kinds of things from food to utensils
to jewellery. There were cultural performances every evening.
The Edathua feast is held from April 27 to May 7 every year.
Getting there:
Nearest railway stations : Thiruvalla about 12 km; Alappuzha about
24 km.
Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from
Alappuzha town.
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