The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is one of Kerala’s most thrilling and prestigious snake boat races, held annually on the second Saturday of August at Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha. This fiercely competitive race features the iconic chundan vallams (snake boats) slicing through the waters, propelled by the synchronized rowing of […]
It is a popular Vallam Kali held on the Ashtamudi lake in Kollam on November 1 every year. The day marks the birth of the Indian state of Kerala known as Kerala Piravi. There would be races in five categories, namely Chundan Vallam (snake-boats), two grades of Veppu Vallam, and two grades of Iruttukuthi Vallam. […]
The Kumarakom Boat Race, held on the serene Vembanad Lake, is one of the most exciting events in Kerala’s boat racing calendar. Taking place on Thiruvonam day as part of the Onam celebrations, this race attracts large crowds who gather to witness the spectacular display of chundan vallams (snake boats) slicing through the waters. The […]
Held on the Payippad River in Alappuzha, it commemorates the installation of the idol at the Subramanya Swamy Temple. It has among the highest volume of boat races in the entire State and is a truly joyous and vibrant event. Location: Harippad Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
The Kallada Boat Race, held 28 days after Onam, is a spectacular water event on the Kallada River at Munroe Thuruthu. The race takes place along a straight stretch of the river, providing an exhilarating experience for both participants and spectators. A highlight of the event is the honoring of distinguished achievers from various fields. […]
The Aranmula Boat Race, the oldest riverboat fiesta in Kerala, is a grand spectacle held annually during Onam, in the months of August or September. This historic event takes place in the serene backwaters of Aranmula, near the renowned Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna. The highlight of the festival is the […]
It is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam. On the fourth day of Onam celebrations, performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Location: […]
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 […]
Navaratri is one of the greatest Hindu festivals. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Navaratri takes place at the beginning of October around harvest time. During this period, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped as three different manifestations of Shakti, or cosmic energy. Location: Trivandrum Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
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 […]
Parumala Perunnal is an annual feast held to commemorate the death anniversary of Bishop Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the first canonised saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church of Kerala. The mortal remains of the Bishop are interred in the church. Devotees from all parts of the State swarm the grounds of the church to celebrate this […]
Mannarasala Ayilyam is the grand annual festival of the Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, a revered pilgrimage site dedicated to serpent worship. Located in Haripad, Alappuzha district, the temple is unique as it is managed by a Brahmin priestess. The festival, celebrated on the Ayilyam asterism of the Malayalam month of Thulam (October-November), draws thousands of […]
The Kalpathi Ratholsavam is an annual Hindu temple festival celebrated in Kalpathi village, Palakkad district. It takes place at the Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Viswanatha Swamy Temple, where Lord Siva (Viswanatha) and Goddess Visalakshi (Parvati) are worshipped. The festival is renowned for its majestic chariot procession, in which elaborately decorated temple chariots are pulled through […]
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
Guruvayur Ekadasi, observed on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight, is one of the most significant festivals at Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple. This sacred day is marked by special prayers, rituals, and grand celebrations, drawing thousands of devotees. A major highlight of the festival is the memorial honor for Gajarajan Guruvayoor Kesavan, the legendary […]
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 […]
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 […]
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