Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Exaltation of Cross or the feast festival

Date:05-09-2019 to 21-09-2019

A prominent pilgrim centre in Thirssur, the Holy Cross Shrine at Mapranam is noted for its annual feast festival - Exaltation of Cross.  Celebrated with much pomp and gaiety, the festival is held from September 5 to 21 and octave (8th-day celebration) is on 21 September.

The most auspicious days during the festival are from 12 – 14 September. Among the major events held here during the festival include the 'Thiritheliyikkel' which involves lighting of huge candles.

Main Attraction

Thiritheliyikkel

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Location

Mapranam

Venue
Holy Cross Shrine, Mapranam

Address
Mapranam
Kadayikonam PO
Thrissur - 680712
Phone: +91 480 2822740
Website: www.holycrossmapranam.org

District
Malappuram

Festival date
September


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