Vibrant Festivals in Thiruvananthapuram

Attukal Pongala

Religious Festival
Thiruvananthapuram District

World's largest congregation of women at Attukal Devi Temple, where millions of women offer Pongala (sweet rice pudding) to the goddess, creating a spiritual spectacle of devotion.

Key Attractions:
Mass Congregation Pongala Offering Cultural Programs
February/March (Malayalam month Makaram-Kumbham)
8 km

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Alpashy & Painkuni Utsavam

Temple Festival
Thiruvananthapuram District

Grand bi-annual festivals at the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple featuring elaborate processions, traditional music, dance performances, and centuries-old Kerala temple traditions.

Key Attractions:
Temple Processions Traditional Music Classical Dance
October-November (Alpashy) & March-April (Painkuni)
5 km

Vettucaud Perunnal

Christian Festival
Thiruvananthapuram District

Feast of Christ the King at Vettucaud, featuring religious processions, cultural programs, and community celebrations blending Christian traditions with local Kerala customs.

Key Attractions:
Religious Processions Community Celebrations Cultural Programs
November (Feast of Christ the King)
15 km

Beemapalli Uroos

Islamic Festival
Thiruvananthapuram District

Annual Islamic festival at Beemapalli Dargah honoring Beema Bibi, featuring religious ceremonies, cultural programs, and communal harmony celebrations.

Key Attractions:
Dargah Ceremonies Religious Gatherings Cultural Unity
April-May (dates vary annually)
12 km

Navarathri Festival

Hindu Festival
Thiruvananthapuram District

Nine-day celebration honoring the divine feminine, featuring classical music concerts, dance performances, and spiritual discourses across various venues in the capital.

Key Attractions:
Classical Music Concerts Dance Performances Spiritual Discourses
September-October (dates vary)
Various venues

Soorya Music Festival

Music Festival
Thiruvananthapuram District

Premier music festival showcasing Indian classical music, featuring renowned artists, emerging talents, and promoting Kerala's rich musical heritage through performances and workshops.

Key Attractions:
Classical Music Concerts Artist Workshops Emerging Talent Shows
February-March (annual)
5 km

Aaraat at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Temple Ritual
Thiruvananthapuram District

Sacred ritual procession where the temple deity is taken to the sea for ceremonial bath, featuring traditional temple music, royal customs, and ancient spiritual practices.

Key Attractions:
Sacred Procession Sea Ritual Bath Traditional Music
Twice yearly during temple festivals
5 km