Vaikathashtami
December 12
It is a twelve-day annual festival. The visitors are treated to a plethora of art forms and performances such as Kathakali, dance recitals, music concerts, pageantry, and so on. The final day of the festival is marked by a grand procession in which the thidambu (replica of the presiding deity) is carried on elephant back which is joined by processions from nearby temples.
Location: Vaikom, Kottayam
Nearest Airport: Cochin 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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