Chettikulangara Kettukazhcha - Unlisted Video
The video shows the fascinating Kettukazhcha festival held at the Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple near Mavelikkara in Alappuzha.
Pulikali
A vibrant and colourful event, which is an integral part of Kerala's culture, Pulikali - meaning dance of the tiger continues to enthrall people belonging to all age groups in Kerala. During the annual festival of Onam, Pulikali performances can be witnessed in different parts of Kerala, with the district of Thrissur taking the lead in maximum number of performances.
Pulikali or Kaduvakali
The Kaduvakali or Pulikali - the dance of the tiger, once performed all over the State, is now seen only in Thrissur and Palakkad districts.
President’s Trophy Boat Race
One of the most celebrated and famous snake boat races in Kerala, the President’s Trophy Boat Race is a spectacular event held on November 1st every year.
Pulikali - the tiger dance
A colourful folk art form and an integral part of Onam celebrations, ‘Pulikali’ meaning ‘tiger dance’ has trained artists dressing up as tigers and performing on the streets.
Heritage Village - Aranmula
The unique heritage village of Aranmula gets its name from the centuries-old Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.
Thiruvonathoni - a mystical night-long cruise
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast. The occasion is the journey of the Thiruvonathoni, a Garuda faced vessel, bearing the provisions for Thiruvona Sadya on Thiruvonam Day...
Padanilam Kettukazhcha
Kettukazhcha is an important festival during Shivarathri at Nooranad Padanilam temple in Alappuzha district
Attukal Pongala, when flames of devotion boils over
Attukal Pongala, when flames of devotion boils over
Aanayoottu at Vadakkumnathan Temple
During Karkkidakam (July/August), Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur hosts Aanayoottu, where elephants are fed by thousands of devotees. These elephants are lined up and given a special feed made from sugarcane, rice, ghee, coconut, jaggery, and Ayurvedic medicines to enhance their health. The ritual, linked to the worship of Lord Ganesha, the obstacle-removing elephant-faced deity, is believed to bring blessings. This event is a significant cultural and religious one at the temple dedicated to L
Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Karkidaka Vavu Bali is a Hindu ritual performed across Kerala during the Malayalam month of Karkkadakam (July-August) to honour ancestors. This ritual involves fasting, offering prayers, and taking dips in sacred waters, typically guided by a priest. Notable mass ceremonies occur at the Periyar river near Aluva’s Shiva temple and Papanasam beach in Varkala. The ritual is believed to liberate the souls of the deceased, ensuring them eternal peace, and is an important tradition in Kerala.
Athachamayam - A Grand Cultural Procession Marking the Beginning of Onam
Experience Athachamayam in Thrippunithura, a grand cultural procession marking the start of Onam.
