Pindikuthi Perunnal
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Pindikuthi Perunnal (Malayalam: പിണ്ടികുത്തി പെരുന്നാൾ) or Rakkuli Perunnal (Malayalam: രാക്കുളി പെരുന്നാൾ)[1][2] is a traditional and important festival of Saint Thomas Christians celebrated on 6 January.[3] Pindikuthi Perunnal is the Saint Thomas Christian counterpart of Denha (Baptism of Jesus) in Eastern church and Epiphany in Western Church.[4] The liturgical season Denha Kaalam (Epiphany season) begins with the Sunday nearest to Pindikuthi Perunnal.[note 1]
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Pindikuthi Perunnal | |
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Also called | Rakkuli Perunnal[1][2] |
Observed by | Saint Thomas Christians, Kerala, India |
Type | Christian |
Significance | Beginning of Epiphany season |
Observances | Decoration of plantain trunks with torches, oil lamps and flowers, Ritual bathing in night. |
Date | 6 January |
Next time | 6 January 2025 (2025-01-06) |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Epiphany |
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