Explore festivals in Alappuzha, with local highlights and useful ideas for planning a visit.
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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. This guide focuses on festivals in Alappuzha, with local listings to help you plan your visit.
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Grand temple festival at Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple featuring the famous Arattu procession, traditional music, dance performances, and the legendary Ambalapuzha Palpayasam.
Oldest boat race in Kerala held on Pampa River, featuring traditional snake boats, water sports heritage, and celebrating the rich backwater culture of Alappuzha.
Spectacular temple festival featuring Kuthiyottam ritual, Kettukazcha (decorated structures), traditional arts, and one of Kerala's most vibrant cultural celebrations.
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.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held at Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha. Kerala Tourism traces its origin to Jawaharlal Nehru’s 1952 visit.
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