Introduction about Arthunkal Perunnal : Arthunkal Perunnal is a leading festival in Kerala, God's own country. The celebration refers to the feast of St. Sebastian. The ten day long festival speaks of secularism of Indian Subcontinent.
Description: St. Sebastian's Church, Arthunkal, Alappuzha district is the venue where Arthunkal Perunnal Kerala is held .Arthunkal Perunnal is regarded as one of the most important festival of ritualistic beliefs. The highlights of the last day of the festival include an extraordinary ritual. Devotees crawl on their knees all the way from the nearby beach to the church. Afterwards there is a ceremonial procession to the beach.
Time for celebration: The festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam Calendar. Local practices also influence the dates of some traditional, customary and auspicious events.
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