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 […]
The 10-day annual Padayani festival at Kadammanitta Bhagavathy Temple is a vibrant celebration held as part of the Pathamudaya Mahotsavom. This traditional art form, a mix of ritual, dance, music, and theatre, is performed to honor the deity. The festival begins with Chootu Vaipu, the ritual of lighting the fire, where the sacred flame is […]
It is considered to be the Mother of all Poorams, a culture highlight that towers above all other festivals. It is a festival unique in its pageantry, magnitude and participation. It is not a mere temple festival in its strict sense but at the same time it is the festival of festivals of Kerala. Location: […]
Edathua Perunnal, celebrated from April 27th to May 7th, is a vibrant festival held at St. George Forane Church in Edathua, Alappuzha. The highlight of the celebration is a gold-adorned statue of St. George, carried in a grand procession through the scenic backwaters, drawing thousands of devotees and visitors. The festival blends spiritual devotion with […]
Arattupuzha Temple in Thrissur, believed to be over 3,000 years old, is famous for hosting the grand Arattupuzha Pooram, often hailed as the "Mother of all Poorams." This spectacular festival, deeply rooted in tradition and devotion, reaches its peak excitement on the last two days. One of the most captivating events is Sasthavinte Melam, held […]
Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam is a 27-day-long annual pilgrimage held at the Akkare Kottiyoor Temple in Kannur district, Kerala. This sacred festival, observed during the Malayalam month of Edavam (May-June), is associated with the Daksha Yaga legend and is considered one of the most significant temple festivals in Kerala. The temple, situated deep within the dense […]
The Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple is located near Mananthavady in Wayanad district. The temple is famous for the annual 14-day festival. The sword of Valliyooramma will be brought from the Palliyara Bhagavathy temple at Pandikkadavu near Mananthavady by the chief priest on the first day, which marks the beginning of the festival. The temple has many […]
The Champakkulam Boat Race, the oldest Snake Boat Race in Kerala, marks the grand opening of the state’s annual boat race season. Held on the Pampa River in Champakkulam, a picturesque village in the Alappuzha district, this iconic event usually takes place in June or July, drawing massive crowds of spectators and enthusiasts. The thrilling […]
The flow of the pilgrims to Thirunelli Temple is not only to offer prayers but also to perform the ancestral rites called Bali. Those who do the rites have to observe penance. It is desirable that those who come for ancestral rites may reach the temple on the eve itself, so that they can conveniently […]
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 […]
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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