Vibrant Festivals in Kottayam

Ettumanoor Utsavam

Temple Festival
Kottayam District

Grand temple festival at Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple featuring elaborate processions, traditional music, classical dance, and ancient Shiva worship traditions.

Key Attractions:
Temple Processions Traditional Music Classical Dance
February-March (Malayalam month Kumbham-Meenam)
155 km

Vaikathashtami

Temple Festival
Kottayam District

Auspicious festival at Vaikom Mahadeva Temple featuring special Shiva worship, traditional rituals, and one of Kerala's most significant temple celebrations.

Key Attractions:
Shiva Temple Celebrations Traditional Rituals Religious Processions
November-December (Vrishchika Ashtami)
170 km

Kumaranalloor Thrikkarthika

Temple Festival
Kottayam District

Traditional festival featuring lamp lighting ceremonies, cultural programs, and celebrating the divine light symbolism in Kerala temple traditions.

Key Attractions:
Lamp Lighting Ceremonies Cultural Programs Light Festivals
November-December (Karthika)
165 km

Panachikadu Saraswathi Temple Festival

Temple Festival
Kottayam District

Festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi featuring educational programs, cultural performances, traditional music, and celebrating knowledge and arts.

Key Attractions:
Saraswathi Celebrations Educational Programs Cultural Performances
September-October (Navaratri)
180 km

Kidangoor Subrahmanya Swami Temple Festival

Temple Festival
Kottayam District

Temple festival dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya featuring traditional rituals, cultural programs, and celebrating the deity known for protection and valor.

Key Attractions:
Subrahmanya Worship Traditional Rituals Cultural Programs
January-February (Malayalam month Makaram)
175 km