Aattachamayam
The festival of Attachamayam is held on the Atham day of the Malayalam
month of Chingam (August/ September), at the historical town of Tripunithura,
near Kochi. It is a celebration of a legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi.
Jagannatha
Festival
Jagannatha Festival is a colourful eight-day
festival, which is held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February/ March) at
the Jagannatha Temple at Madathiparambu, near Thalassery in Kannur.
Malabar Mahotsavam
Malabar Mahotsavam is a cultural extravaganza that showcases
the centuries old rich cultural heritage of Kerala. The event is at Mananchira
maidan (ground) in the heart of Kozhikode town from 13th to 16th January every
year.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the
most famous of the boat races of Kerala. This annual regatta is held on the Punnamada
Backwaters of Alappuzha district on the second Saturday of August. The event is
a commemoration of the visit...
Sabarimala
Festival
The Sabarimala Temple festival is celebrated
in honour of Lord Ayyapa who is revered by all in India. Sabarimala is a renowned
pilgrim centre atop the rugged hills of the Western Ghats. This holy shrine is
dedicated to Lord Ayappa.
Aaranmula
Boat Race
The Aaranmula Boat Race is staged each year
in the scenic village of Aaranmula in August/ September. This river carnival is
part of the Aaranmula Temple festival. Masses throng the shores of the River Pamba
to watch an imposing cluster of snake boats called 'Palliyodams'.
Cochin Carnival
Cochin Carnival is a merry making feast observed during
the last week of every year in Fort Kochi in Kerala. The carnival dates back to
the Portuguese New Year revelry held here during the colonial days.
Easter
Easter which falls in April is a major religious festival for the Christians
in Kerala. This solemn celebration of the resurrection of Christ is undertaken
with religious fervour by Christians of all sects.
Onam
The Harvest Festival - Onam : Onam, the harvest festival is the
most popular festival of Kerala. A festival that celebrates a happy blend of myth
and reality, Onam is part of the cultural repertoire of every Malayalee.
Indira
Gandhi Boat Race
Indira Gandhi Boat Race is a grand
fest on the rolling backwaters of Kochi. Conducted in the last week of December,
it is a fitting finale to the Tourism Fair, which attracts travellers from all
parts of the globe.
