Experience Kerala festivals such as Onam, Thrissur Pooram, Theyyam, temple celebrations, and boat races, with a closer look at the traditions behind each event.
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Kerala’s festivals bring together music, ritual, food, art, elephants, boats, and entire communities. Discover the stories behind Onam, Thrissur Pooram, Theyyam, temple celebrations, and boat races, while checking local dates before you travel.
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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.
Local community festival showcasing hill station culture, spice heritage, and traditional celebrations in the scenic spice gardens of Idukki.
The District Administration lists Aluva Sivarathri in Aluva during Kumbham, generally February–March.
Grand temple festival at Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple featuring the famous Arattu procession, traditional music, dance performances, and the legendary Ambalapuzha Palpayasam.
Details withheld pending official source review.
The Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, also called the Aranmula Boat Race, is held on the Pamba River in Aranmula on Uthrittathi in the Malayalam month of Chingam; the Gregorian date varies.
Kerala Tourism lists the Valla Sadya feast in its Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple profile.
The oldest pooram in Kerala featuring massive elephant processions, traditional arts, and celebrating the rich temple festival traditions of Thrissur region.
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.
Annual Islamic festival at Beemapalli Dargah honoring Beema Bibi, featuring religious ceremonies, cultural programs, and communal harmony celebrations.
Kerala Tourism says Kottamkulangara Chamayavilakku falls on the 10th and 11th of Meenam (March–April) and includes men dressing as women.
Oldest boat race in Kerala held on Pampa River, featuring traditional snake boats, water sports heritage, and celebrating the rich backwater culture of Alappuzha.
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