Sree Rama Temple, located in Kadavallur, Thrissur district, is renowned for hosting the Kadavallur Anyonyam, the annual assembly of Rig Vedic scholars. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, worshipped here as a four-armed Vishnu, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple’s grand ten-day Arattu festival, celebrated on the Pooyam asterism in the Malayalam month […]
The Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam is a prominent Theyyam festival held in Kanathoor village, Kasaragod. This vibrant ritualistic performance showcases Theyyam of the mother deity as the central figure, drawing devotees and visitors into a mesmerizing spectacle of music, colors, and fiery energy. The rhythmic drumming, elaborate costumes, and the intense expressions of the performers create […]
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 […]
Anayottam, the elephant race, marks the grand beginning of the annual Guruvayur festival, celebrated in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February-March) at the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Guruvayur, Thrissur. This thrilling event sees elephants racing towards the temple, with the first to reach the entrance earning the honor of carrying the Thidambu (idol) of […]
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 Painkuni festival spans ten days, featuring unique rituals each day. On the ninth day, the leader of the Travancore Royal Family participates in the palli vetta (royal hunt) ritual, conducted near the Vettakorumakan Temple in the Fort area. The culmination of the festival involves the aarattu procession to Shanghumugham Beach, where the idols are […]
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: […]
Edathua Perunnal, celebrated from April 27th to May 7th, is a vibrant festival held at St. George Forane Church in Edathua, Alappuzha. The highlight of the celebration is a gold-adorned statue of St. George, carried in a grand procession through the scenic backwaters, drawing thousands of devotees and visitors. The festival blends spiritual devotion with […]
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 Champakkulam Boat Race, the oldest Snake Boat Race in Kerala, marks the grand opening of the state’s annual boat race season. Held on the Pampa River in Champakkulam, a picturesque village in the Alappuzha district, this iconic event usually takes place in June or July, drawing massive crowds of spectators and enthusiasts. The thrilling […]
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 […]
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 […]
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