Festivals across Kerala

Vibrant Festivals in Pathanamthitta

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

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Experience Kerala when the calendar comes alive in Pathanamthitta

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

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Vibrant Festivals in Pathanamthitta

Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali

Traditional boat race
Pathanamthitta District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali
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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.

Key Attractions:
Boat race on the Pamba River Aranmula

Aranmula Valla Sadya

Ritual feast
Pathanamthitta District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple
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Kerala Tourism lists the Valla Sadya feast in its Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple profile.

Key Attractions:
Aranmula Valla Sadya Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple

Cherukolpuzha Hindu Religious Convention

Religious convention
Pathanamthitta District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Cherukolpuzha
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Kerala Tourism identifies the Cherukolpuzha Convention as a Hindu religious convention in Pathanamthitta district.

Key Attractions:
Cherukolpuzha Pamba River

Othera Padayani

Ritual festival
Pathanamthitta District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Othera Padayani
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Kerala Tourism describes Othera Padayani as a ten-day annual festival held at Puthukulangara Devi Temple in Pathanamthitta district.

Key Attractions:
Padayani performances Puthukulangara Devi Temple

Sabarimala Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku

Pilgrimage observances
Pathanamthitta District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Sabarimala: About Sabarimala
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Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku are seasonal periods of worship at Sabarimala. The official temple site lists both among the occasions when the shrine opens for worship; visitors should check current opening dates with the temple authority.

Key Attractions:
Mandalapooja Makaravilakku Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple

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