The Cochin Carnival, Fort Kochi’s grandest celebration, is an electrifying two-week-long festival held annually in the last two weeks of December, culminating in a spectacular New Year’s Eve bash. Organized by the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Ernakulam, the carnival begins with the Ceremony of Peace at the War Memorial, followed by the hoisting of […]
Held in the Kuthiramalika Palace, adjoining the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram Swathi Sangeetholsavam includes musical performances in the Hindustani and Carnatic styles. The concerts unite those who love classical music and those who have expertise in it. Location: Trivandrum Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
Erumeli Chandanakudam is a grand festival celebrated at the Jama-ath Mosque in Erumeli, symbolizing religious harmony and devotion. The festival is dedicated to Vavar Swamy, a close associate of Lord Ayyappa, and is observed by both Muslims and Hindus. The highlight of the event is a procession where devotees carry earthen pots (Kudams) filled with […]
Makaravilakku is a significant religious festival celebrated annually in the state of Kerala, India. It marks the culmination of the Sabarimala pilgrimage season, drawing millions of devotees to the Sabarimala Temple. Location: Sabarimala Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport
The Parkkadi Pooram festival takes place during the Malayalam month of Makaram. Anjoor Parkkadi Bhagavathy Temple, situated approximately 4 km from Kunnamkulam, is devoted to Goddess Bhagavathi. The temple's yearly celebration occurs on the initial Sunday following Makara Chowa in the Makaram month. Location: Kunnamkulam Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport
The Chinakkathoor Pooram, celebrated at the Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple in Palappuram near Ottapalam Taluk, Palakkad district, is a grand cultural and religious spectacle that attracts thousands of devotees and spectators every year. Held on the day of the Makam asterism in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February–March), the festival showcases Kerala’s vibrant folk traditions. The […]
The St. Sebastian’s Feast, held every January, is a grand religious celebration that draws devotees from all over the state. The highlight of the feast is the procession carrying the statue of St. Sebastian, which moves from the church to the beach and back, accompanied by prayers and hymns. One of the most striking rituals […]
Ponkala is the most significant festival of the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, drawing thousands of devotees, especially women, from across Kerala. This unique ritual, an exclusive offering to the Goddess, involves devotees preparing Ponkala—a special rice offering—on makeshift hearths in earthen pots. The ten-day-long celebrations begin in the Malayalam month of Makaram-Kumbham (February–March) on the Karthika […]
Konganpada, celebrated at the Chittur Bhagavathy Temple in Palakkad, is a historic festival that commemorates the legendary victory of the Chittur Nairs over the invading militia of Konganadu in 918 C.E. According to legend, Goddess Bhadrakali herself intervened to protect the people of Chittur from King Rajadhi Raja of the Kongu dynasty (Coimbatore). The festival […]
The Nishagandhi Dance Festival, held at the Nishagandhi open-air theatre in the Kanakakkunnu Palace grounds, is a mesmerizing celebration of classical and contemporary dance forms. The festival, set against the serene backdrop of Thiruvananthapuram's historic palace, fills the air with the vibrant rhythms of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, and more. As night falls, the […]
This information is provided for tourism purposes only and is not authoritative. Festivals may be rescheduled or canceled at the discretion of the organizers. Additionally, dates may vary from the Western (Gregorian) calendar each year. Please contact the organizers or, where applicable, the concerned persons mentioned above for the most accurate and up-to-date details.
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