Festivals across Kerala

Vibrant Festivals in Ernakulam

Explore festivals in Ernakulam, with local highlights and useful ideas for planning a visit.

A local guide to Kerala

Experience Kerala when the calendar comes alive in Ernakulam

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 Ernakulam, with local listings to help you plan your visit.

Browse by category or district, then open a listing for its recorded details and sources. Use the report link on a listing to flag information that needs review.

Vibrant Festivals in Ernakulam

Aluva Sivarathri

Festival
Ernakulam District

The District Administration lists Aluva Sivarathri in Aluva during Kumbham, generally February–March.

February–March

Chottanikkara Makam Thozhal

Temple observance / festival
Ernakulam District

Kerala Tourism identifies Makam Thozhal as an observance at Chottanikkara Temple during Kumbham.

Ernakulam Shiva Temple Festival

Ernakulam District

Needs review: verify the exact festival name, location and dates against an authoritative source before presenting details.

Thripunithura Poornathrayeesa Vrischikolsavam

Temple festival / observance
Ernakulam District

Needs review: verify the exact festival name, location and dates against an authoritative source before presenting details.

Vallarpadathamma Church Feast

Ernakulam District

Needs review: verify the exact festival name, location and dates against an authoritative source before presenting details.

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