Rakkuli literally means "bath in the night"[6] A specially decorated plantain trunk is erected in front of houses with many torches attached to it.

On the previous night of Denha celebration, family members used to go around it singing a Syriac hymn "El Payya", which means "God is radiant".

Saint Thomas Christians certain areas such as Palai and Pulincunnoo used to perform a ritual bath (in imitation of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan) on the previous night (ravu) of the feast of Denha in the rivers flowing near the churches in these localities after the solemn celebration of Ramsha, the Evening Liturgy.

[citation needed] There are also "Sacred Arrow" processes for each family unit, which starts on Saturday.

The main procession starts by around 3:00 pm accompanied by prayers, and is preceded by heavy fireworks.