Festivals across Kerala

Vibrant Festivals of Kerala

Experience Kerala festivals such as Onam, Thrissur Pooram, Theyyam, temple celebrations, and boat races, with a closer look at the traditions behind each event.

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A local guide to Kerala

Experience Kerala when the calendar comes alive

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.

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Vibrant Festivals of Kerala

Vaikathashtami

Temple Festival
Kottayam District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kottayam District Administration: Festivals
Sources:

Kerala Tourism identifies Vaikathashtami as Vaikom Mahadeva Temple’s annual festival; Kottayam District Administration lists Ashtami Ulsavam in November. Exact Gregorian dates vary by year.

Vallarpadathamma Church Feast

Ernakulam District

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

Valliyoorkkavu Festival

Attraction
Wayanad District
Status: Needs review

Details withheld pending official source review.

Key Attractions:
Hill Temple Celebrations Tribal Culture Integration Western Ghats Setting
March-April (Malayalam month Meenam)
450 km

Vettucaud Perunnal

Christian Festival
Thiruvananthapuram District
Status: Unverified

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

Vishu

New Year Festival
Statewide District
Status: Unverified

The Malayali New Year celebrated with sacred rituals like Vishukkani (viewing auspicious items), traditional fireworks, family feasts, and new beginnings across all Kerala districts.

Key Attractions:
Vishukkani Ritual Traditional Fireworks Family Feasts
April (Malayalam month Medam - 1st day)
Celebrated statewide

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