Events

The sight of a majestic tusker, adorned in all its ceremonial grandeur, is a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates onlookers. Known as the Adoor Gajamela, this grand festival is an integral part of the ten-day annual celebrations at the temple, drawing devotees and visitors alike. The highlight of the event is the magnificent procession, where nine […]

The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is one of the most revered temples in Kerala, known for its rich heritage and spiritual significance. Located in Aranmula, in the Pathanamthitta district, the temple attracts devotees and pilgrims from far and wide. The grand 10-day annual festival begins with the traditional Kodiyettu ceremony, or flag […]

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 […]

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 […]