Date: 19 Mar 2026
The St. Joseph feast day at St. Antony’s Church, Kannamaly, is celebrated annually on March 19 with a massive, historic "nercha sadhya" (holy communal meal) that feeds over 100,000 to 150,000 devotees More
Date: 19 March 2026
The festival is known for the "Oottu Thirunal" or feast of feeding, where a special, blessed, free communal meal is served to attendees. More
Date: 19 March 2026
The tradition began in 1905 when the local community was struck by a severe cholera outbreak. It is believed that after praying to St. Joseph, the community shared a meal and the epidemic subsided, establishing this annual feast of gratitude. More