The ettu nombu feast is celebrated on 8th September - Feast of the Virgin Mary's birth. On 8th Sept devotees make payasam using rice, coconut and jaggery. Manarcad Church (St. Mary's Cathedral) is a Jacobite Syrian Christian pilgrim centre located 10 km from Kottayam.



On 7th Sept is the Nada thurappu. The ancient painting of Mother Mary and infant Jesus is open for public adoration and a grand procession is made on that day (raza). The big stone cross is located in front of the church. It's base is covered with brass and oil is poured on it by devotees.