The most spectacular temple festival in Kerala, featuring decorated elephants, traditional percussion, and magnificent fireworks display.
The grand harvest festival of Kerala marking the homecoming of King Mahabali, celebrated with traditional dances, boat races, floral carpets (Pookalam), and the grand feast (Sadhya) across all districts.
The Malayali New Year celebrated with sacred rituals like Vishukkani (viewing auspicious items), traditional fireworks, family feasts, and new beginnings across all Kerala districts.
The nine-night festival celebrating Goddess Durga across Kerala, marked by special prayers, classical cultural programs, and worship of the divine feminine power.
Celebrated by Kerala's vibrant Christian community with midnight masses, beautiful church decorations, carol singing, and traditional Christmas feasting across all districts.
The joyous Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated across Kerala with special prayers, community feasting, charity giving, and interfaith harmony.
The sacred Muslim festival commemorating Ibrahim's devotion, observed across Kerala with prayers, sacrifice rituals, community sharing, and celebrating faith and charity.
Ancient ritualistic art form featuring elaborate costumes, dramatic performances, and spiritual significance unique to North Kerala.
Spectacular snake boat race held in the backwaters of Alappuzha, featuring traditional boats and competitive rowing.
Important temple festival featuring traditional Kerala temple rituals, classical music concerts, and cultural performances.
World's largest congregation of women at Attukal Devi Temple, where millions of women offer Pongala (sweet rice pudding) to the goddess, creating a spiritual spectacle of devotion.
Grand bi-annual festivals at the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple featuring elaborate processions, traditional music, dance performances, and centuries-old Kerala temple traditions.
Feast of Christ the King at Vettucaud, featuring religious processions, cultural programs, and community celebrations blending Christian traditions with local Kerala customs.
Annual Islamic festival at Beemapalli Dargah honoring Beema Bibi, featuring religious ceremonies, cultural programs, and communal harmony celebrations.
Nine-day celebration honoring the divine feminine, featuring classical music concerts, dance performances, and spiritual discourses across various venues in the capital.
Premier music festival showcasing Indian classical music, featuring renowned artists, emerging talents, and promoting Kerala's rich musical heritage through performances and workshops.
Sacred ritual procession where the temple deity is taken to the sea for ceremonial bath, featuring traditional temple music, royal customs, and ancient spiritual practices.
Spectacular temple festival featuring decorated elephants, traditional percussion, fireworks, and cultural performances, showcasing the rich temple traditions of Kerala.
Unique mock battle festival performed in muddy rice fields, representing the victory of good over evil through traditional Kerala martial arts and ritualistic combat.
Magnificent temple festival at Poruvazhi featuring colorful structured pavilions (Kettukazcha), traditional arts, and community celebrations showcasing local craftsmanship.
Unique cross-dressing festival at Kottankulangara where men dress as women to perform traditional dances and rituals, celebrating gender fluidity in Kerala traditions.
Traditional temple festival featuring elaborate rituals, cultural performances, and community celebrations reflecting the local traditions and spiritual heritage of Kollam.
Annual temple festival dedicated to Lord Ganapathy, featuring traditional rituals, cultural programs, and community festivities celebrating the remover of obstacles.
World-renowned pilgrimage festival at Sabarimala Temple featuring Makaravilakku (sacred light) and Mandalapooja, attracting millions of devotees from across the globe.
Traditional snake boat race on Pampa River featuring Palliyodams (traditional boats) and ancient water sport traditions, combining spirituality with sporting excellence.
Annual temple festival at Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple featuring traditional rituals, cultural programs, and the famous Aranmula boat race celebrations.
Community festival promoting Hindu cultural values, featuring religious discourses, cultural programs, and social activities strengthening community bonds.
Traditional Patayani folk dance festival featuring colorful masks, ritualistic performances, and ancient Kerala folk art traditions passed down through generations.
Traditional temple festival at Pandalam celebrating Lord Ayyappa's divine legacy, featuring elaborate rituals, cultural programs, and devotional activities.
Grand temple festival at Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple featuring the famous Arattu procession, traditional music, dance performances, and the legendary Ambalapuzha Palpayasam.
Spectacular temple festival featuring Kuthiyottam ritual, Kettukazcha (decorated structures), traditional arts, and one of Kerala's most vibrant cultural celebrations.
Oldest boat race in Kerala held on Pampa River, featuring traditional snake boats, water sports heritage, and celebrating the rich backwater culture of Alappuzha.
Traditional boat racing festival showcasing local water sports culture, community participation, and the maritime heritage of Alappuzha's coastal regions.
Temple festival featuring traditional celebrations, cultural programs, and religious activities showcasing the spiritual heritage of Alappuzha region.
Grand temple festival at Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple featuring elaborate processions, traditional music, classical dance, and ancient Shiva worship traditions.
Auspicious festival at Vaikom Mahadeva Temple featuring special Shiva worship, traditional rituals, and one of Kerala's most significant temple celebrations.
Traditional festival featuring lamp lighting ceremonies, cultural programs, and celebrating the divine light symbolism in Kerala temple traditions.
Festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi featuring educational programs, cultural performances, traditional music, and celebrating knowledge and arts.
Temple festival dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya featuring traditional rituals, cultural programs, and celebrating the deity known for protection and valor.
Annual feast at Harrisons Malayalam Church featuring religious celebrations, community gatherings, and blending Christian traditions with local hill station culture.
Hill temple festival featuring goddess worship, traditional rituals, and celebrating the divine feminine in the scenic Western Ghats backdrop.
Local community festival showcasing hill station culture, spice heritage, and traditional celebrations in the scenic spice gardens of Idukki.
Unique hill station boat race on reservoir waters featuring traditional boats, hill country water sports, and celebrating the aquatic heritage of mountain regions.
Grand royal temple festival featuring elephant processions, classical arts, traditional music, and showcasing the cultural heritage of Cochin royal family.
Major Sivarathri celebration at Aluva Manappuram featuring all-night vigil, traditional music, dance performances, and massive devotee participation.
Traditional temple festival featuring elaborate rituals, cultural programs, and celebrating Shiva worship in the commercial capital of Kerala.
Annual church feast at Vallarpadam featuring religious processions, community celebrations, and showcasing the Christian heritage of Ernakulam.
Famous temple festival at Chottanikkara Devi Temple featuring traditional rituals, healing ceremonies, and celebrating the divine mother goddess.
The oldest pooram in Kerala featuring massive elephant processions, traditional arts, and celebrating the rich temple festival traditions of Thrissur region.
Historic festival at Vadakkanchery featuring traditional arts, cultural performances, and celebrating the ancient Mamangam traditions of Central Kerala.
Sacred festival at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple featuring elaborate rituals, classical music, dance performances, and celebrating Lord Krishna worship.
Powerful goddess festival featuring unique rituals, traditional performances, and celebrating the fierce aspect of divine feminine at ancient Kodungallur temple.
Temple festival dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu featuring traditional rituals, cultural programs, and celebrating Vishnu worship traditions in Thrissur.
Grand temple chariot festival featuring beautifully decorated chariots, traditional music, cultural performances, and showcasing Tamil-Kerala cultural synthesis.
Spectacular competitive festival featuring colorful Vela processions, traditional arts competitions, and celebrating the vibrant folk culture of Palakkad.
Traditional festival at Chittur featuring cultural performances, local traditions, and celebrating the unique heritage of the Tamil-Kerala border region.
Traditional temple festival at Puthur featuring Vela processions, cultural programs, and celebrating the local temple traditions of Palakkad region.
Traditional pooram festival featuring temple celebrations, cultural performances, and showcasing the local temple festival traditions of Palakkad.
Traditional folk festival featuring Malayalam folk songs (Pattu), cultural performances, and celebrating the rich oral tradition and folk heritage of Malappuram.
Grand temple festival at Angadipuram featuring elephant processions, traditional music, cultural performances, and celebrating the region's temple traditions.
Annual Islamic festival featuring religious ceremonies, cultural programs, and celebrating the Islamic heritage and traditions of the Malabar region.
Significant Islamic festival featuring religious gatherings, cultural celebrations, and showcasing the Islamic cultural heritage of Malappuram district.
Temple festival dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy featuring traditional rituals, cultural programs, and celebrating the divine feminine worship in Malappuram.
Grand cultural festival celebrating the rich heritage of Malabar region, featuring traditional arts, music, dance, and showcasing the cosmopolitan culture of Kozhikode.
Coastal festival at historic Kappad Beach featuring beach activities, cultural programs, and celebrating the historical significance of Vasco da Gama's landing.
Traditional temple festival at Thali Temple featuring religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and celebrating the ancient temple traditions of Kozhikode.
Islamic festival near the scenic Mananchira tank featuring religious ceremonies, cultural programs, and celebrating the Islamic heritage of Kozhikode.
Traditional temple festival featuring elaborate rituals, cultural performances, and celebrating the ancient temple traditions and local deities of Kozhikode region.
Traditional temple festival at Mananthavady featuring hill station temple celebrations, local tribal culture integration, and scenic Western Ghats backdrop.
Sacred festival at ancient Thirunelli Temple featuring Vishnu worship, ancestral rituals, and celebrating the spiritual heritage in the pristine Brahmagiri hills.
Ramayana-themed festival at Pulpally celebrating the epic legacy of Seetha, Lava, and Kusha with traditional performances and mythological storytelling.
Ancient pilgrimage festival featuring river worship, nature rituals, and celebrating the confluence of spirituality and natural beauty in the Western Ghats.
Traditional Theyyam festival featuring specific ritual performances, local deities worship, and showcasing the unique Theyyam traditions of North Malabar.
Unique temple festival featuring Muthappan Theyyam, fish offerings, and celebrating the only temple in Kerala where all communities can enter and participate.
Grand temple festival featuring Kerala-Karnataka cultural blend, traditional rituals, and celebrating the border region's unique temple traditions.
Spectacular Theyyam festival featuring Bhagavathi performance, traditional rituals, and showcasing the unique Theyyam traditions of northernmost Kerala.
Local community festival featuring regional traditions, cultural performances, and celebrating the local customs and heritage of Kasaragod region.
Unique lake temple festival featuring water rituals, temple ceremonies, and celebrating the only lake temple in Kerala with ancient traditions.
Traditional temple car festival featuring decorated chariots, religious processions, and celebrating Varaha worship in the border region of Kerala-Karnataka.