St.George's Church is one of the famous church in Edathua, Kerala. It is located about 23 km from Alappuzha, Kerala. The church stands on the bank of the river Pampa, 16 miles from Alappuzha. This church is famous for the feast of St. George celebrated every year in the month of April-May. It takes place from 27th April till 7th of May. Though the festival lasts for 11 days, only last couple of days carry all the aspects of a major festival. Hence calendars reckon the 6th of May as the feast day. During the feast, the statue of St.George, decked in gold, was carried out in procession and placed on the dais at the centre of the Basilica. Processions were held everyday, and dazzling fireworks display highlighted in the initial as well as concluding day's rituals. Devotees from all parts of the State attended the feast.
Nearest railway stations : Thiruvalla(TRVL) about 12 km; Alappuzha(ALLP) about 24 km.
Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha town.
Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha town.
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