The traditional Oottu Thirunal (ഊട്ടുതിരുനാൾ) at Aluva Ettekar takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, welcoming thousands of devotees to the community love feast and thanksgiving services.
Oottu Thirunal Full Schedule
- 06:00 AM: Novena.
- 06:30 AM: Holy Mass & Novena.
- 07:30 AM: Holy Mass & Novena.
- 09:30 AM: Solemn Pontifical Oottu Thirunal Mass.
- Main Celebrant: Rt. Rev. Dr. Antony Valungal (Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Verapoly).
- Homily: Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Oliparambil.
- Traditional Rite: Blessing and Sharing of Nercha (നേർച്ച വെഞ്ചിരിപ്പ്, നേർച്ച പങ്കുവെക്കൽ).
- 11:30 AM: Holy Mass, Novena & Adoration (Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Peter Ambalathinkal).
- 02:00 PM: Holy Mass, Novena & Adoration (Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Tony Carvalho).
- 03:00 PM: Holy Mass, Novena & Adoration (Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Nithin IVD).
- 05:00 PM: Holy Mass, Novena & Adoration (Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Dr. Sijan Manuveliparambil).
- 07:00 PM: Holy Mass with Candlelight (കുരുഞ്ഞെത്ത ദിവ്യബലി), Novena & Adoration (Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Joseph Thattarassery Sr.).
