The 81st Manjinikkara perunnal began with the hoisting of  the Patriarchal flag at Omallur Cross Junction near Pathanamthitta on Sunday 03 February 2013.  Mor Sevarios Kuriakose Archbishop of Knanaya Archdiocese hoisted the Patriarchal flag in the presence of  His Grace Geevarghese Mor Deevanasios ( Head of Manjinikkara Dayara),  His Grace Mor Geevarghese Athanasius (Asst. Metropolitan of Manjinikara Dayara ) ,  His Grace Mor Milithios Yuhanon, ( Metropolitan of Thumpamon diocese ), Priest, Ramban and hundreds of faithfuls.