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Festival
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The much-famed annual temple festival of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram, held in the Malayalam month of medam
Kettukazhcha is an important festival during Shivarathri at Nooranad Padanilam temple in Alappuzha district
Machattu Mamangam is a temple festival celebrated at Thiruvanikkavu temple near Wadakkancherry in Thrissur District
Shiva temple at Ettumanoor in Kottayam
also plays host to one of the popular temple festivals of Kerala, that involves the exhibition of 'Ezhara Ponnana'
Andalur Kavu Theyyam at Dharmadam village in Kannur district is a festival that depicts a great culture blending ordinary and daily life with ancient mythologies
For Kerala, festivals and guests always remain close to heart. Let this Diwali light up our hearts, like the glowing lamps. Together let's spread the lights of love and d…
Let’s welcome our fellow beings with open arms and spread the festive cheer of Bakrid
It’s time to show your love to near and dear ones. Send this video greeting to…
The festival of Navaratri (nava means nine and ratri means night) is celebrated in different parts of India.
The centuries-old Vamanamoorthy temple at Thrikkakara, near Ernakulam, is noted for its extravagant celebrations during the Onam season.
Malayattoor St. Thomas Church every year bears witness to an amazing festival named Malayattoor Perunnal. Conducted in April, Malayattoor Perunnal or the Malayattoor Feas…
Triprayar Sreerama Temple in Thrissur is one of the popular Lord Rama temples in Kerala. The temple is noted for its magnificent festivals
The four-day Beypore Water Fest concluded on a spectacular note at Beypore Marina and its premises
Kerala welcomes Christmas with flickering stars, sparkling decors, creamy cakes and shimmering lights all around the streets and houses.
Onam, the festival of vibrant hues and flavours celebrates the homecoming of King Mahabali. This ten-day festival begins with the Atham asterism in the month of Chingam (…
A festival that celebrates nine forms of Devi on nine days is the famed Navarathri Mahotsavam. Many rituals and festivities are conducted all over Kerala as part of the f…
Every year during the Malayalam month of Meenam (April/May), Arattupuzha, a sleepy hamlet in Thrissur district witnesses, one of the oldest temple festivals in Kerala Ara…
Manarcad Perunnal or Ettunoyambu is the annual feast of St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Cathedral at Manarcad in Kottayam district.
Chavittukali is a folk dance of Kerala that is staged during festivals like Onam, Vishu and in certain temple fairs
Pookkalam is set up on the floors of homes or public places during the Onam festival in the Malayalam month of Chingam to mark the homecoming of mythical King Mahabali
Thrissur Pooram, often termed as the festival of festivals in Kerala is held in Thrissur, a northern district of Kerala.
Utsavam, the Kerala Arts Festival is a cultural feast for the endangered and the lesser-known art forms and artistes of Kerala. Prompted Kerala Tourism, Utsavam 2021 is a…
Splash-2013 organized jointly by the Wayand Tourism Organisation and Kerala Tourism will commence on 12th July and brings in a variety of entertainment in d…
Champakulam Boat race held at River Pamba in Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
This ritualistic feeding ceremony (locally known as Aanayoottu) takes place inside the premises of the famous Vadakkumnathan Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, w…
The festival of Onam is celebrated throughout the state of Kerala. The celebrations for Onam are held for ten days, beginning with the atham asterism in the month of chin…
Arattupuzha pooram the annual festival of Sree Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, Thrissur district.
Festivals in the month of February. Pattambi Nercha, Parippally Gajamela, Pariyanampetta Pooram, Chinakathoor Pooram, Kuttikol Thampuratti Theyyam
Navaratri, which literally means nine nights, falls in the months of September / October, every year. In Kerala the final three days of Navaratri – Ashtami, Navami…
Soorya Festival, an annual cultural event organised by the Soorya Stage and Film Society, is one of the longest and most prestigious cultural events in India.
Noted writer from Pakistan, Ms. Fatima Bhutto, also the granddaughter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was recently in Kerala to attend the Kovalam…
Chinakkathoor Pooram, the annual festival of Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple at Palappuram in Palakkad, Kerala, India.
Boat races are among the grandest traditions still alive and thriving in Kerala. People go to these events in large numbers to watch these snake shaped beauties go head t…
Elamkavu Bhagavathy Temple, located at Vadayar in Kottayam, is noted for the Attuvela Mahotsavam, a water carnival
Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple in Ernakulam is noted for its festivities and traditions. Vrischikam Festival is an eight-day-long annual festival of this temple.
If you escape from the hustle and bustle of Ernakulam city, head to Fort Kochi in the western direction
The St. Mary's Forane Church, Athirampuzha traces its existence back to 835 AD. This renowned pilgrim centre of St.Sebastian is dedicated to Blessed Virgin Mary.
Kalpathy Ratholsavam is one of the most celebrated festivals in Palakkad district. The festival begins with a flag hoisting ceremony conducted at Sree Viswanathaswamy tem…
Beemapally Dargah Shereef in Thiruvananthapuram celebrates the annual Uroos festival popularly known as Chandanakudam Mahotsavam. The event begins on Jama dul Akbar of th…
The annual festival of St. Andrew's Church, Arthunkal, Alappuzha, is the much revered Arthunkal Perunnal. It is believed that St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal, was origin…
Beemapally Dargah Shereef in Thiruvananthapuram celebrates the annual Uroos festival popularly known as Chandanakudam Mahotsavam. The event begins on Jama dul Akbar of th…
Mangala Devi Temple is apopular temple located 11 km from Thekkady, Idukki district of Kerala. The chitra pournami festival held here is famous.
Kalamezhuthu, a unique powder drawing ritual art of Kerala, though temple-centered, has the elements of tribal and Dravidian cultures. Kalamezhuthu is an integral part of…
The Thunchan Memorial Trust was formed in 2001 to independently expand these activities under the leadership of legendary writer Mr. M. T. Vasudevan Nair is situated at T…
Pandalam is a holy town located near Chengannur in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
Food and celebrations have shared an inseparable bond since time immemorial. The scenario is no different during Onam, the most important and auspicious festival of Keral…
Kottayi village in Palakkad is the birth place of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. The place hosts the annual Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi Music festival in memory of th…
Patayani, a ritual dance developed through village cultural practices with Pre-Dravidian origins. The Malayalam months of Meenam and Medam (March-April) pay homage to the…
Pallipurathukavu is a famous shrine located to the south of Kottayam district, Kerala. The temple is famous for its special rituals.
Ottappalam famous for its annual festivals is located in Palakkad district, Kerala. Lakkidi, the birth place of Kunchan Nambiar is near Ottappalam.
Vallasadya is a ritualistic feast, done as a vazhipadu (offering) by the devotees to Lord Krishna, the presiding deity at the Sree Parthasarathy temple in Aranmula, Patha…
Erumeli in Kottayam district, Kerala is the entrance point to the prominent pilgrim centre, Sabarimala, the abode of Lord Ayyappa.
Popularly known as the cultural capital of Kerala, Thirssur has an amazingly rich past as well as a pulsating present.
Nishagandhi and Utsavam are the two cultural events organized by Kerala tourism for the promotion of dance and music and traditional performing art forms of Kerala held e…
Manarcad Perunnal and Navaratri festivals of Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
A performing art form that is quite popular in the northern districts of Kerala, Theyyam is a ritual dance form that embodies myth, dance, drama, music, art an…
Patayani festival at the Palli Bhagavathi temple at Neelamperoor in Kottayam district is special for several reasons. The principal deity is Goddess Vanadurga. Patayani i…
Aranmula boat race and Payippad boat race, Backwaters, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism
The Aranmula Uthrittathi boat race held in River Pamba, Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district is marked by a colourful water carnival. The Payippad boat race is one of the…
Kochi-Muziris Biennale, a pilgrimage to artistic expressions. This monumental event brings in about 80 artists from 24 countries besides India who would be presenting the…
It's once again time to welcome Kerala's own harvest festival, Onam! This Onam, take an expedition along the verdant landscape of Kerala and make memories that last a lif…
The Aanayoottu at Vadakkumnathan temple in Thrissur district is a unique ritualistic feeding ceremony rooted in the belief of worshipping elephants
Aranmula Vallasadya, the biggest feast in India is an annual ritual festival held at Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple in the Pathanamthitta district
May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the festive season brings. May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path.
Merry Chris…
The state of Kerala witnessed an Onam of no bounds as the people welcomed the celebrations after a gap of two years. People came out to witness the celebration of arts, m…
Onam is the national festival of Kerala. Malayalis across the globe celebrate it irrespective of caste and religion. The Onam season kicks-off from the Atham asterism in…
Tholpavakoothu or shadow puppetry using leather puppets is a ritual art popular in the northern districts of Kerala, viz. Palakkad and Malappuram. In Malayalam, Thol mean…
Uthralikkavu Pooram is a popular annual festival at Shri Rudhiramahakalikav temple at Wadakkanchery in Thrissur District
Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom (National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom) was set up by the Portuguese missionaries at Vallarpadam in Ernakulam.
The first heritage village in the state, Kalpathy in Palakkad district is famous for its unique architecture, culture and Rathotsavam (chariot festival)
Vadakkumnathan Temple at Thrissur, one of the oldest temples in Kerala, is famous for its Pooram festival celebrated annually in April-May.
A brilliant blend of aesthetics and endurance, the Chundan Vallom has many unique features, and it captivates spectators with its synergy and speed. Different types of bo…
Karunamoorthy, a Tavil artiste of Kerala.
Once the southwest monsoon starts to recede, the backwaters of Kerala come alive with hectic activities. Most of the spectacular boat races happen in and around the backw…
Mudiyettu is a ritual art mostly performed in the Ernakulam and Kottayam districts of Kerala. It is usually performed in temples dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakal…
The cuisine of Kerala has always been a fascination for people from other countries. Keralites the traditional feast, commonly called sadya, displays the best of…
Snake boat is the traditional war boat of Kerala, India. The local populace called it by the pet name Chundan Vallam. Palliyodams are Aranmula's unique snake boats.
Theeyattu is the traditional ritual in dance form  and is performed by the members of Theeyaattunni or Thiyaadi Nambiar community in Kerala. Bhadraka…
The Kumarakom Town Boat Club and the Kumarakom Boat Club are the two major boat clubs in Kumarakom, Twenty oarsmen has been selected for the exhibition matches to be held…
During boat race season the atmosphere of Kumarakom will be echoed with the vanchippattu or the rythmic songs of the oarsmen.
The Kavanattinkara Boat Race is conducted during Onam season, on the day of Avittam. The race commences with a procession from the Virippukala Sree Shaktheeshwaram Templ…
Sree Narayana Jayanthi Boat Race or Kumarakom Boat Race the annual boat race held in remembrance of the great social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru’s visit to the vi…
The two main boat races of Kumarakom are the Sree Narayana Jayanthi Boat Race (popularly known as Kumarakom Boat Race) and the Kavanattinkara Boat Race.
