Famous Known Festivals Of Kerala You Should Experience Once!

Kerala festivals are very colorful and different, the fair festivals in Kerala are constantly celebrated with much splendor as well as the show. Kerala is rich in culture, traditions, and heritage and has numerous cultural festivals celebrations that show vibrant colors. This gorgeous place also attracts a large number of newlywed couples to visit the state and get immersed in the festivals of music, color, people, and tradition. The Different festivals round the year and these make the life of people here exciting and enjoyable. The festival makes all Keralite make fun and memorable moments with their family and friends.

You can choose the best Kerala tour packages to experience the old traditions by attending its festivals such packages are Kerala group tour packages, honeymoon packages, holiday packages, etc.

Some of the popular eye-catching cultural festivals of Kerala:

Onam

Onam is one of the major harvest festivals in Kerala. It is the ten-day traditional festival celebrated by all Malayalies during the beginning month of Chingam in the memories of the homecoming of King Mahabali. This festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu as well as the return of the celebrated Hindu mythological character, Emperor Mahabali. The festival starts with an energized spectacle on the first day called Atham The festival takes place in Thrikkakara Temple, which is believed to be King Mahabali’s kingdom. The beautiful folk art (Pookkalam), Music, dance (like Thiruvathira Kali), special dishes, boat races are the main attracting things to do in Onam until the tenth and final day celebration.

Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram is the annual Hindu festival held in Vadakkunatha Temple in Thrissur district of Kerala. Pooram is considered as a get-together of Gods and Goddesses of temples in and around Thrissur. The idols of Gods and Goddesses make their way to the Vadakkunathan Temple on decorated elephants accompanied by Chenda Melam ( Drumbeats) and Pancha Vadyam and include orchestra of five instruments. And the most notable one is Kudamattam where 15 decorated elephants from each side face each other.

Snake Boat Race

Snake boat race or Vallamkali is a traditional boat race and it is the most famous attraction in Kerala. This boat race festival is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival of Onam. The best time to visit this Snake Boat Race is from August to October. The first race starts in June and it ends in August. The second race starts in mid-October and finally ends in the middle of November. Viewing this Kerala Vallamkali is a charming situation that one shouldn’t miss out on this boat race.

Theyyam

One of the most unique and amazing festivals one can witness in Kerala is none other than Theyyam. The festival begins from the end of the winter harvest season until the beginning of the monsoon season. Theyyam also called Kaliyattom presents godly forms as well as heroes from history and myth. It is a famous dance ritual form of worship in the Northern region of Kerala. Of course, this is a major festival event that offers a feast for culture lovers.