The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is one of Kerala’s most thrilling and prestigious snake boat races, held annually on the second Saturday of August at Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha. This fiercely competitive race features the iconic chundan vallams (snake boats) slicing through the waters, propelled by the synchronized rowing of […]
It is a popular Vallam Kali held on the Ashtamudi lake in Kollam on November 1 every year. The day marks the birth of the Indian state of Kerala known as Kerala Piravi. There would be races in five categories, namely Chundan Vallam (snake-boats), two grades of Veppu Vallam, and two grades of Iruttukuthi Vallam. […]
The Kumarakom Boat Race, held on the serene Vembanad Lake, is one of the most exciting events in Kerala’s boat racing calendar. Taking place on Thiruvonam day as part of the Onam celebrations, this race attracts large crowds who gather to witness the spectacular display of chundan vallams (snake boats) slicing through the waters. The […]
Held on the Payippad River in Alappuzha, it commemorates the installation of the idol at the Subramanya Swamy Temple. It has among the highest volume of boat races in the entire State and is a truly joyous and vibrant event. Location: Harippad Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
The Kallada Boat Race, held 28 days after Onam, is a spectacular water event on the Kallada River at Munroe Thuruthu. The race takes place along a straight stretch of the river, providing an exhilarating experience for both participants and spectators. A highlight of the event is the honoring of distinguished achievers from various fields. […]
The Aranmula Boat Race, the oldest riverboat fiesta in Kerala, is a grand spectacle held annually during Onam, in the months of August or September. This historic event takes place in the serene backwaters of Aranmula, near the renowned Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna and Arjuna. The highlight of the festival is the […]
It is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam. On the fourth day of Onam celebrations, performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Location: […]
Massive effigies of swans and other legendary characters being brought in, built locally in a procedure known as annamkettu. At night the ambience is set by a colourful procession carrying the effigies of mythological characters like Bhima, Ravana, and Yakshi. The aura and mystique surrounding this site and its traditions have amazed and inspired many […]
Navaratri is one of the greatest Hindu festivals. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Navaratri takes place at the beginning of October around harvest time. During this period, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped as three different manifestations of Shakti, or cosmic energy. Location: Trivandrum Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
Parumala Perunnal is an annual feast held to commemorate the death anniversary of Bishop Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the first canonised saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church of Kerala. The mortal remains of the Bishop are interred in the church. Devotees from all parts of the State swarm the grounds of the church to celebrate this […]
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