Machattu Mamangam or Machattuvela festival is not just a temple festival. Rather it is a part of the identity the locals of the region proudly bear. The festival is staged at the Machattu Thiruvanikavu Temple located at Vadakkancherry in Thrissur district. Kuthirakolam is the famous event in this festival. Kuthirakolams are elegantly decorated effigies of […]

Chettikulangara Bharani, also known as Kumbha Bharani, is a grand festival celebrated at Chettikulangara Devi Temple in Alappuzha district. The festival takes place on the day of the Bharani Nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February–March). The key highlights of the festival are Kuthiyottam, a ritualistic offering where young boys undergo rigorous fasting and […]

The prime day of the festival falls on the last day - Valiya Padayani. On this day people from the other region visit the temple with various offerings to the kolams. They are welcomed by the temple authorities and the people of the village by giving them betel leaves and tobacco. Once they came, the […]

The Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku is a unique annual Hindu festival held at the Kottankulangara Devi Temple in Kollam, where thousands of men dress as women as an act of devotion to Goddess Bhagavathy. Devotees, regardless of age, don traditional female attire such as Set Sarees, Pattu Sarees, Half Sarees, or even dance costumes, symbolizing their surrender […]

The Kodungallur Bharani Festival, held at the Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, is a dramatic and intensely devotional event where thousands of sword-wielding oracles, known as Velichappads, gather in a spectacular display of faith and ritualistic fervor. Dressed in vermilion costumes, both men and women swarm the temple premises, chanting and moving in a trance-like state. The […]

The Peruvanam Temple in Cherpu hosts one of the oldest festivals in the world, the legendary 1400-year-old Peruvanam. Highlight of the festival is the grand elephant pageantry in which one of the caparisoned elephants carries the replica of the presiding deity of the temple. By midnight, once can witness the four-hour long panchari melam followed […]

An astounding festival of colours, art forms, fireworks and elephants, Nenmara Vallangi Vela, organised by two deshams or counties namely Nenmara and Vallangi, is pumped up by the friendly rivalry of these two regions. The festival is held every year in the Nellikulangara Bhagavathy temple the presiding deity of which is Goddess Bhagavathy.The festival provides […]

The 10-day annual Padayani festival at Kadammanitta Bhagavathy Temple is a vibrant celebration held as part of the Pathamudaya Mahotsavom. This traditional art form, a mix of ritual, dance, music, and theatre, is performed to honor the deity. The festival begins with Chootu Vaipu, the ritual of lighting the fire, where the sacred flame is […]

It is considered to be the Mother of all Poorams, a culture highlight that towers above all other festivals. It is a festival unique in its pageantry, magnitude and participation. It is not a mere temple festival in its strict sense but at the same time it is the festival of festivals of Kerala. Location: […]

Arattupuzha Temple in Thrissur, believed to be over 3,000 years old, is famous for hosting the grand Arattupuzha Pooram, often hailed as the "Mother of all Poorams." This spectacular festival, deeply rooted in tradition and devotion, reaches its peak excitement on the last two days. One of the most captivating events is Sasthavinte Melam, held […]

Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam is a 27-day-long annual pilgrimage held at the Akkare Kottiyoor Temple in Kannur district, Kerala. This sacred festival, observed during the Malayalam month of Edavam (May-June), is associated with the Daksha Yaga legend and is considered one of the most significant temple festivals in Kerala. The temple, situated deep within the dense […]

The Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple is located near Mananthavady in Wayanad district. The temple is famous for the annual 14-day festival. The sword of Valliyooramma will be brought from the Palliyara Bhagavathy temple at Pandikkadavu near Mananthavady by the chief priest on the first day, which marks the beginning of the festival. The temple has many […]

The flow of the pilgrims to Thirunelli Temple is not only to offer prayers but also to perform the ancestral rites called Bali. Those who do the rites have to observe penance. It is desirable that those who come for ancestral rites may reach the temple on the eve itself, so that they can conveniently […]

Massive effigies of swans and other legendary characters being brought in, built locally in a procedure known as annamkettu. At night the ambience is set by a colourful procession carrying the effigies of mythological characters like Bhima, Ravana, and Yakshi. The aura and mystique surrounding this site and its traditions have amazed and inspired many […]

Thirumandhamkunu Bhagavathy Temple is located at Angadipuram in Perintalmanna town of Malappuram district. The temple is famous for the ‘Mangalya Pooja’, an offering to Goddess to get rid of all the problems related to marriage. The 11-day Pooram festival is celebrated with pomp and gaiety. The main attraction of the festival is the processions from […]

The annual pilgrim season to Sabarimala begins with the Mandalakala season, which commences usually in the months of November and December followed by the Makaravilakku season during December and January. The temple at Sabarimala can be accessed via many traditional routes. Location: Sabarimala Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport

It is a twelve-day annual festival. The visitors are treated to a plethora of art forms and performances such as Kathakali, dance recitals, music concerts, pageantry, and so on. The final day of the festival is marked by a grand procession in which the thidambu (replica of the presiding deity) is carried on elephant back […]

Mullakkal Chirappu a famous festival celebrated in Mullakkal Rajarajeshwari temple in Alappuzha. The Chirappu festival is held during 11 days and it is celebrated with great grandeur. The last two days of this festival are the most special and sacred one where nine elephants with colourful processions participate in the festive chore and thousands of […]

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

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 […]

Uthralikkavu Pooram is a festival held at Shri Rudhiramahakalikav temple situated at Wadackanchery in Thalappilly taluk of Thrissur district in Kerala, South India. The temple is famed for its Pooram festival held during February / March every year. Location: Wadakkanchery, Thrissur Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

The Mannarkad Pooram is an annual festival conducted at the Udayarkunnu Bhagavathy Temple so as to honor the deity in the temple. The festive mood is lifted by traditional percussion music and cultural programs conducted during the festival. Temple art forms such as Chakyarkoothu, Ottanthullal etc. are also staged during the festival days. Kanji Parcha […]

The celebration of Sivarathri in Aluva is one of the most renowned festivals in Kerala, attracting devotees from across the state. Observed in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, which falls between February and March, this sacred occasion is deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality. The highlight of the festival takes place at the revered Siva […]