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Manarcaud
Manarcad (pronounced Ma - nar- cad) is a small town in Kottayam district of Kerala state, South India. It is known for the Manarcad Perunnal, the annual feast at the St. Mary's Church, which is usually held from September 1–8 (during the 8-Day Lent). It is located about 9 km from the town of Kottayam and is on the way to the tourist town of Thekkady.
The majority of the population depend on agriculture, but recently[when?] there is not much agricultural land. Manarcad has now become a suburb of the Kottayam town, and a good residential area.
Manarcad is one of the most densely populated villages in Kerala. The Rasa (a type of religious procession) during the feast of the St. Mary's Church here, which is held in September of every year is known as one of the biggest Rasas in Asia. Manarcad Temple festival is in the month of January and April (Pathamudayam) every year.
Manarcad church has been declared as a pilgrimage center of the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Majority of its population is Christian, belonging to the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox, Malankara Orthodox, Marthoma, Pentecostal and Brethren communities. Main Churches are Manarcad St.Mary's Jacobite Church, Vadakamanoor Orthodox Church, Church of God Gilgal Maalam and Brethren Assembly Maalam.
Nowadays, NRIs (Non Resident Indians) act as the financial backbone for this small urban village.
Rubber, pineapple, pepper and coconut plantations contribute to the agricultural income. A few paddy fields remain unaltered.
Kolo Suryoyo is a publication by St Mary's youth association, Manarcad. It is a popular Christian Magazine. Margadeepthi magazine is also published from Manarcad.
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Manarcaud
Manarcad (pronounced Ma - nar- cad) is a small town in Kottayam district of Kerala state, South India. It is known for the Manarcad Perunnal, the annual feast at the St. Mary's Church, which is usually held from September 1–8 (during the 8-Day Lent). It is located about 9 km from the town of Kottayam and is on the way to the tourist town of Thekkady.
The majority of the population depend on agriculture, but recently[when?] there is not much agricultural land. Manarcad has now become a suburb of the Kottayam town, and a good residential area.
Manarcad is one of the most densely populated villages in Kerala. The Rasa (a type of religious procession) during the feast of the St. Mary's Church here, which is held in September of every year is known as one of the biggest Rasas in Asia. Manarcad Temple festival is in the month of January and April (Pathamudayam) every year.
Manarcad church has been declared as a pilgrimage center of the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Majority of its population is Christian, belonging to the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox, Malankara Orthodox, Marthoma, Pentecostal and Brethren communities. Main Churches are Manarcad St.Mary's Jacobite Church, Vadakamanoor Orthodox Church, Church of God Gilgal Maalam and Brethren Assembly Maalam.
Nowadays, NRIs (Non Resident Indians) act as the financial backbone for this small urban village.
Rubber, pineapple, pepper and coconut plantations contribute to the agricultural income. A few paddy fields remain unaltered.
Kolo Suryoyo is a publication by St Mary's youth association, Manarcad. It is a popular Christian Magazine. Margadeepthi magazine is also published from Manarcad.