Explore festivals in Kollam, 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 Kollam, with local listings to help you plan your visit.
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Kerala Tourism says Kottamkulangara Chamayavilakku falls on the 10th and 11th of Meenam (March–April) and includes men dressing as women.
Kerala Tourism says Kollam Pooram is held at Asramam Maidan on the eve of Vishu and marks the end of the Asramam Sree Krishna Swamy Temple’s annual 10-day festival.
Kerala Tourism identifies Malanada Kettukazha as the annual festival of Malanada Duryodhana Temple at Poruvazhi and describes its decorated structures.
Kerala Tourism describes Ochira Kali as a mock sword-fight event held on the first two days of Mithunam, around mid-June.
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