# St George Perunnal Pathanapuram

> St George Perunnal Pathanapuram at St George Orthodox Church, Kollam, 23 Apr 2027, tickets: https://www.justdial.com/Kollam/Orthodox-Churches-in-Pathanapuram/nct-12204915

- **When:** Friday, 23 April 2027
- **Venue:** St George Orthodox Church
- **Address:** Pathanapuram, Kollam, Kerala, 689695
- **Organiser:** Eventify
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## About this event

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St George Perunnal is observed at St George churches in and around the Pathanapuram region as part of the Christian feast tradition honouring Saint George, one of the most widely venerated saints in Kerala’s Eastern Christian communities. Pathanapuram and the surrounding villages have a significant presence of Malankara Orthodox and other Eastern Christian parishes, with the official directory of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church listing Mar Lazarus Orthodox Valiyapally in Pathanapuram and several St George parishes in the wider Adoor–Kadampanad Diocese. The annual Perunnal tradition centres on worship and community participation, with Holy Qurbana, prayers and other liturgical observances forming the religious foundation of the celebration. Saint George is traditionally commemorated in the Christian calendar on April 23, although individual parish feast periods and principal celebration dates may vary according to local church practice. The feast provides an occasion for parish members, families and pilgrims to gather for prayer and fellowship, while church organisations and community groups may participate in arrangements connected with the celebration. In Kerala, St George feast traditions are often accompanied by processions, devotional singing, illuminated church premises and other forms of public religious observance, although the precise programme differs between parishes. The Perunnal also reflects the strong community character of Kerala’s Christian religious festivals, where worship is closely connected with social interaction and parish life. For local communities, the feast can serve as an important annual gathering that brings together different generations and strengthens ties between parish members and families living elsewhere. The religious atmosphere is particularly prominent during the principal liturgical services and ceremonial observances, when devotees gather at the church to participate in prayers and seek the intercession of Saint George. Cultural elements may accompany the religious programme where arranged by individual parishes, but these should not be assumed to be part of every St George feast. The Pathanapuram area is also home to Mount Tabor Dayara and other institutions associated with the Malankara Orthodox tradition, reinforcing the region’s importance within the church’s religious landscape. Visitors interested in Kerala’s Christian heritage can experience the Perunnal as a window into the devotional practices, parish traditions and community life of the region. Because each parish determines its own feast programme, dates, processions and associated activities should be confirmed with the respective church before visiting. The celebration is ultimately centred on faith, prayer, fellowship and the continuing local tradition of honouring Saint George.

🚆 Railway: Punalur Railway Station – approximately 13 km from Pathanapuram town; the exact distance varies according to the particular church venue. Pathanapuram is also served by the nearby Auvaneeswaram railway station on the Kollam–Sengottai line.

✈️ Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the nearest major international airport; Cochin International Airport is another major airport serving the region.

🚌 Bus: Regular KSRTC and private bus services connect Pathanapuram with Punalur, Kottarakkara, Adoor, Pathanamthitta and other nearby towns.

🏨 Stay: Hotels and lodges are available in Pathanapuram, with additional accommodation options in Punalur and nearby towns.

✅ Notes: Feast dates, liturgical schedules, processions and other activities depend on the individual parish. The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church officially lists Mar Lazarus Orthodox Valiyapally as a Pathanapuram parish; a parish specifically named “St George Orthodox Church Pathanapuram” is not listed in its current Pathanapuram parish directory.