Rasa

The historic feast procession of the church “Rassa” takes place on September 6 at 2 p.m. with accompaniments of thousands of colourful ornamental umbrellas (Muthukudas), hundreds of gold and silver crosess, brass bands and orchestras. Here thousands of devotees imbued with faith process chanting songs of prayer to the holy Virgin. This is considered as a sacred event. Thousands and Thousands of native and foreign faithful assembled here at Manarcad Cathedral to partake in this Rassa, (vital part of eight day lent practice) Which is known as the biggest spiritual celebrative procession in asia