Painkuni Festival
April 12 - April 21
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 ritually immersed in the sea. During this procession, male members of the Royal Family of Travancore, including the king, accompany the deities.
Location: Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
This information is provided for tourism purposes only and is not authoritative. Festivals may be rescheduled or canceled at the discretion of the organizers. Additionally, dates may vary from the Western (Gregorian) calendar each year. Please contact the organizers or, where applicable, the concerned persons mentioned above for the most accurate and up-to-date details.
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