Panchayat/ Municipality/ Chenkal Panchayat Corporation
LOCATION District Thiruvananthapuarm
Nearest Town/ Pottayilkada – 1Km Landmark/ Junction
Nearest Bus Statio Pottayilkada Bus Stop – 1Km
Nearest Railway Neyyattinkara Statio South Railway Station – 11.8 Km ACCESSIBILITY Thiruvananthapuram Nearest Airport International Airport –34.1 Km
Blessed Devasahayam Pilla Idichakkaplamoodu Plamoottukada Rd, Pottayilkada-695122 Thiruvananthapuram CONTACT Phone: 0417-2215117,+91-954-444-8986
DATES FREQUENCY DURATION
TIME January 15th Annual 10 Days
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL (Legend/History/Myth)
This feast is celebrated in the remembrance of Blessed Devasahayam Pillai. Devasahayam Pillai converted from Hinduism to Christianity in the southern part of India during 18th century . Devasahayam Pillai (named Neelakanta Pillai at birth) was born into a higher caste Nair family in the Nair matriarchal traditions of the day, Devasahayam Pillai was raised by his maternal uncle, and was inculcated with Hindu beliefs and traditions early onwards . Devasahayam went into the service of the royal palace as a young man. When he came under the influence of Dutch naval commander, Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, instructed him in the Catholic faith.
Local About 3,000 RELEVANCE- NO. OF PEOPLE (Local / National / International) PARTICIPATED EVENTS/PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION (How festival is celebrated)
Special Prayers Flag hoisting
Procession Flag hoisting ceremony marks the first day of the festival . Dhanam Religious discourses and special prayers are conducted Japamala during the festive days. January 15th, feast day is celebrated Qurbana with greater importance. Procession which covers major Novena part of town is also an important event. Special offering of Cultural Programs blessed oil, snack and manual work equipment are held. Adoration Special offering