{"id":3128,"date":"2021-06-19T06:33:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T06:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=3128"},"modified":"2024-10-11T08:52:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T08:52:02","slug":"popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most\u00a0Popular Festivals and Events of Kerala 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala<\/a> is famous for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/cultural-tours\/\">cultural<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/heritage-tours\/\">heritage<\/a> and religious attributes. The aesthetic place is famously known as \u2018God\u2019s own country has a lot to offer when it comes to cultural events, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/festival-tours\/\">festivals<\/a>, and rituals which take place throughout the year that make this city an awe-inspiring region not only for its dwellers but also for the visitors who visit this land of divinity, inspiration, and spirituality every now and then to experience the amazing culture and traditions of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>Let us get familiar with some of these magnificent festivals and events of this state.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#here-is-the-list-of-the-10-most-famous-festival-and-events-of-kerala\" >Here is the list of the 10 Most Famous Festival and Events of Kerala:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#1-onam\" >1. Onam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#2-attukaal-pongal\" >2. Attukaal Pongal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#3-kerala-boat-festivals\" >3. Kerala Boat Festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#4-vishu\" >4. Vishu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#5-thrissur-pooram\" >5. Thrissur Pooram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#6-theyyam\" >6. Theyyam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#7-maha-shivarathri\" >7. Maha Shivarathri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#8-makaravilakku-festival\" >8. Makaravilakku Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#9-christmas\" >9. Christmas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/#10-aranmula-uthrattathi-boat-race\" >10. Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"here-is-the-list-of-the-10-most-famous-festival-and-events-of-kerala\"><\/span>Here is the list of the 10 Most Famous Festival and Events of Kerala:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-onam\"><\/span>1. Onam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Onam.jpg\" alt=\"Onam Festival in Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Onam.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Onam-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Onam-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Onam-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Onam is the most popular festival in Kerala. This 10-day long festival is held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-august-2019-in-india\/\">August<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/festivals-in-september-in-india\/\">September<\/a> with an elaborate and impressive showcase of South Indian traditional dances, music, and other exciting activities like boat races and other sports.<\/p>\n<p>People create gorgeous Pookalam, a rangoli made of flowers in front of their houses and on roads to welcome the homecoming of their beloved King Mahabali. A huge procession of elephants, thrilling boat races spectacular cultural programs of dance and music are the main attractions of this festival.<\/p>\n<p>All the people in and around the city get into a festive mood of celebrations by decorating their houses and exchanging gifts. The onam feast is a popular feast that includes some exclusive vegetarian dishes with delicious desserts served on banana leaves. Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/\">Onam Festival Kerala 2024: Date, Traditions, Activities, Story, and How to Celebrate?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-south-india-in-december\/\">Must-Visit Places in South India in December<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-december\/\">Kerala in December: Perfect Destinations for Your Winter Holiday<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-attukaal-pongal\"><\/span>2. Attukaal Pongal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4427 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Attukaal-Pongal-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Attukaal Pongal Festival\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Attukaal-Pongal-Festival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Attukaal-Pongal-Festival-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Attukaal-Pongal-Festival-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Attukaal-Pongal-Festival-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pongal is a sweet delicacy that is cooked in a clay pot with ingredients like jaggery, coconut, and boiled rice. This unique festival is named after the dish as this food is cooked by women on the 9<sup>th<\/sup> day of this 10-day long festival which is held in the months of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-enjoy-in-india-in-february\/\">February<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-to-enjoy-in-india-in-march\/\">March<\/a>. Women of any caste or religion from various places adorn themselves gorgeously with ornaments and ethnic wear during the festival to cook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/\">Pongal<\/a>. The cooked food is then presented to the Goddess Attukal Devi as an offering.<\/p>\n<p>This extraordinary festival has already secured a place in the records of the Guinness Book of Worlds for drawing the largest female crowd in 1997. The extravagant festival gets magical with the touch of cultural music and dance programs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Check out the Itinerary for Kerala:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">Kerala Package 9 Nights 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-kerala-itinerary.html\">7 Days Kerala Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-karnataka-kerala-tour-package.html\">Karnataka &amp; Kerala Package 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-night-5-days-kerala-houseboat-backwater.html\">5 Days Kerala Houseboat Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">11 Days Kerala Goa Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-kerala-tour.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-munnar-alleppey-itinerary.html\">Munnar Package for 4 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-munnar-itinerary.html\">2 Nights 3 Days Munnar Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-kerala-boat-festivals\"><\/span>3. Kerala Boat Festivals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kerala-Boat-Festivals.jpg\" alt=\"Kerala Boat Festivals\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kerala-Boat-Festivals.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kerala-Boat-Festivals-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kerala-Boat-Festivals-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kerala-Boat-Festivals-20x12.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The magnificent Kerala Boat Festivals are held at various lakes and rivers in Kerala where backwater rides are very popular. Kerala Boat Festivals are celebrated from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-honeymoon-places-in-india-in-july\/\">July<\/a> to September. Various boats of different sizes take part in Boat Races held at different points in the state. The zeal, excitement, and incredible synchronization of boat races give the audience a wholesome experience of thrill and fun.<\/p>\n<p>These electrifying Boat Races across the state draw many tourists from all over the country. Some of the famous Boat Races are the Nehru Trophy Boat Race at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/alleppey-tours\/\">Alleppey<\/a>, the Champakulam Moolam Boat Race at Alapuzha, VallamKoli at Punnamada Lake, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-kerala-in-july\/\">Top 12 Places Kerala Visit in July<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-september\/\">Places to See in Kerala in September<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-alleppey\/\">Top Amazing Reasons to Visit Alleppey Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-march\/\">Best Places to Visit Kerala in March<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-april\/\">Places to visit Kerala in April<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-best-hill-stations-in-kerala\/\">Top 9 Hill Stations In Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-vishu\"><\/span>4. Vishu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4429 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vishu-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Vishu Festival Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vishu-Festival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vishu-Festival-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vishu-Festival-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vishu-Festival-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vishu is celebrated to welcome the New Year according to the Malayalam calendar which falls either in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-to-enjoy-in-india-in-april\/\">April<\/a> or May. This is one of the major festivals in Kerala which is celebrated with a lot of traditions and rituals to look forward to a prosperous new year ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Kani Kanal or the first sight of Lord Vishu Kani marks the beginning of the day in the morning. Another tradition called Vishu Kaineettam is followed on this day where the youngsters of each family are blessed with money. A great feast called Sadya which includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/south-indian-food-top-10-must-eat-local-dishes\/\">some traditional South Indian dishes<\/a> is enjoyed on a banana leaf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-popular-beaches-in-kerala\/\">List of Popular Beaches in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-kerala-in-february\/\">What to do in Kerala in February<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-thrissur-pooram\"><\/span>5. Thrissur Pooram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4430 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Thrissur Pooram Festival Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-Kerala-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-Kerala-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Thrissur-Pooram-Festival-Kerala-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is one of the most spectacular temple festivals in the state of Kerala. The festival is held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-north-india-in-april\/\">April<\/a> or May for 36 hours in Vadakkunnathan Temple which is located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/thrissur-tours\/\">Thrissur<\/a>. The Lord worshipped during this festival is Lord Shiva.<\/p>\n<p>This festival is celebrated with elaborate arrangements adorned with elephants marching ahead with the drummers. People from different castes and religions gather at the temple to witness the splendid procession and get into the festive mood of celebrations. The festival ends with mind-blowing shows of fireworks.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read also: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-november-india\/\">Famous Festivals to Witness in November Across India<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-november\/\">November Travel Guide for Kerala: Top Attractions<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-south-india-in-october\/\">October Getaways: Best Places in South India<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/thrissur-pooram-festival-kerala-guide\/\">Know more about the Thrissur Pooram festival, its dates, History, Attractions, and how it&#8217;s celebrated in all detail.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-north-kerala\/\">16 Famous Destinations to Visit in North Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-kerala-in-february\/\">Best Places to Visit Kerala in February<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/\">10 Most Popular Art and Dance Forms in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-theyyam\"><\/span>6. Theyyam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2.jpg\" alt=\"Theyyam Festival Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Theyyam is one of the most phenomenal festivals in Kerala. This spectacular festival of 400 types of cultural dances is held from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-events-in-december-in-india\/\">December<\/a> to April. These 800-year-old cultural celebrations showcase traditional dancers dressed as gods and goddesses and enthrall the audience with an aura of bliss and serenity by enacting the roles of several mythological characters.<\/p>\n<p>All the participants of Theeyam follow a program which includes 3 stages where they adorn themselves with flowers and colors in the first stage, they involve themselves in self-torture in the second stage and the final stage is about dancing to a rhythm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-october\/\">Kerala Tour in October Visit Famous Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-backwater-destinations-in-kerala\/\">Best 5 Backwater Destinations in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-most-famous-temples-of-kerala\/\">Kerala&#8217;s Most Famous Temples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-maha-shivarathri\"><\/span>7. Maha Shivarathri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Maha-Shivarathri-Festival-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Maha Shivarathri Festival Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Maha-Shivarathri-Festival-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Maha-Shivarathri-Festival-Kerala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Maha-Shivarathri-Festival-Kerala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Maha-Shivarathri-Festival-Kerala-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maha Shivratri is a grand festival in Kerala which is held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-kerala-in-february\/\">February<\/a> or March. This festival is celebrated by keeping fast throughout the day to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Devotees gather at the Shiva Temple by the river <strong>Periyar<\/strong> to witness and pray to the astounding self-emerging Siva Lingam (idol of Lord Shiva) made of sand.<\/p>\n<p>Some amazing cultural programs and rituals are performed throughout the day. One of the most famous rituals is the Bali Tharpanam where offerings are made to one\u2019s ancestors by performing some religious practices early in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/5-star-luxury-hotels-in-kerala-to-make-your-trip-happening\/\">Kerala Popular 5-Star Luxury Hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-10-places-to-visit-in-kerala\/\">Top 10 Places to Visit in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-kerala-street-food-you-must-try\/\">10 Best Kerala Street Food You Must Try<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/celebration-of-maha-shivratri-in-india\/\">Maha Shivratri 2022: Date, Puja, Story, Celebrations &amp; More<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-makaravilakku-festival\"><\/span>8. Makaravilakku Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4432 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Makaravilakku-Festival-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Makaravilakku Festival Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Makaravilakku-Festival-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Makaravilakku-Festival-Kerala-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Makaravilakku-Festival-Kerala-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Makaravilakku-Festival-Kerala-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Famous Lord Ayyappa is worshipped during this seven-day-long festival. This festival is held on the 14<sup>th<\/sup> of January every year. Devotees and pilgrims gather at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/sabarimala-temple-guide-why-famous-history-facts-dates-darshan-booking\/\">famous Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala<\/a> to offer prayers to their beloved God.<\/p>\n<p>One of the major attractions of this festival is the magnificent procession of 3 days wherein the jewelry of Lord Ayyappa called Thiruvabharanam is carried amongst the crowd. The festival lights up the surroundings by creating an unbelievable divine aura around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-adventure-activities-in-kerala\/\">Top 10 Adventure Activities in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-museums-in-kerala\/\">7 Popular Museums in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/waterfalls-in-kerala\/\">Kerala&#8217;s 11 Famous Waterfalls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kerala-honeymoon\/\">10 Best Things to do in Kerala Honeymoon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;8505&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-christmas\"><\/span>9. Christmas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4433 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Christmas-Festival-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Festival Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Christmas-Festival-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Christmas-Festival-Kerala-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Christmas-Festival-Kerala-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Christmas-Festival-Kerala-20x10.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Christmas is also a very popular festival in Kerala since Christians form a major part of the population in the state. Like any other region of the world, Christmas is celebrated on the 25<sup>th<\/sup> of December every year.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-south-india-in-december\/\">South India&#8217;s December travel guide<\/a>, the Christmas celebrations in Kerala are a significant highlight. During this festive season, churches and houses across the state are adorned with intricate decorations, including lights and flowers.<\/p>\n<p>Key attractions include the exchange of sweets and gifts, the festive Christmas Mass, and the enjoyment of traditional Christmas cakes. The decoration of Christmas Trees with stars, festoons, and various ornaments adds to the joyous atmosphere. Additionally, the melodious Christmas Carols sung in churches and the bustling shopping festivals in major cities make Kerala a vibrant and lively destination to experience during December.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-guide-kerala-what-to-buy-in-and-from-where\/\">Shopping Market Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-christmas-celebration-in-india\/\">Best Places to visit Christmas celebration in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-christmas-celebration-in-asia\/\">Asia Places to Visit During Christmas Celebration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-aranmula-uthrattathi-boat-race\"><\/span>10. Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4434 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Aranmula-Uthrattathi-Boat-Race-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Aranmula-Uthrattathi-Boat-Race-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Aranmula-Uthrattathi-Boat-Race-Kerala-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Aranmula-Uthrattathi-Boat-Race-Kerala-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Aranmula-Uthrattathi-Boat-Race-Kerala-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is another popular Boat Race in Kerala on the last day of the famous Onam festival which is held in the month of August and September. This spectacular event takes place near Aranmula Parthasarathy temple which is located on the banks of River Pamba in a village called Aranmula.<\/p>\n<p>Gorgeously decorated snake boats called Palliyodams carry people holding beautiful parasols and 100 oarsmen dressed in traditional attire who sing divine songs and aim for the finishing line throughout the race. This 2-day long festival attracts a large crown near the Aranmula Parthasarathy temple every year.<\/p>\n<p>All the festivals in Kerala are famous for being rich in traditions and that has become possible only because of the people in Kerala since they believe in preserving and valuing their year-old rituals and respecting their culture above all even in this modern world.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;5500&#8243;]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\"><em><strong>Planning a trip to Kerala? <\/strong><\/em><\/a><em>Check out our suggested tour packages, this tour including private guide &amp; car, relaxing itinerary and affordable price. \u00a0Get daily update from\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/\"><strong><em>our blog<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0with the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/category\/travel-news\/\"><em>latest travel news,<\/em><\/a><em> places to visit, travel guide, Things to do.\u00a0Let\u2019s be friends on social media\u00a0 Follow\u00a0 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/\"><strong><em>TuskTravel.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0on<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tusktravel\"><strong><em>Twitter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tusktravel\/\"><strong><em>Instagram<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tusktravel\/\"><strong><em>Facebook<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, and on\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCIBTG9eFJSj6u3KzoBvoqYQ\"><strong><em>YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> and get our updates and fresh inspirations.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Learn more about the Indian festival by reading the below post:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-holi-color-festival-in-india\/\">Holi 2024, the Color Festival in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/13-of-the-worlds-best-festival-trips\/\">13 of The World&#8217;s Best Festival trips\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/abhaneri-festival-rajasthan\/\">Abhaneri Festival Rajasthan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/diwali-festival-importance-attraction-where-how-to-celebrate-it\/\">Diwali Festival: Importance, Attraction, Where, How to Celebrate It?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-august-2019-in-india\/\">Famous Festivals in August in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/festivals-in-september-in-india\/\">Top 10 Festivals in September in India\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ganesh-chaturthi-festival-in-india\/\">All about the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/hornbill-festival-nagaland\/\">Hornbill Festival Nagaland &#8211; Things to Do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/matsya-festival-rajasthan\/\">Alwar Matsya Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-ladakh\/\">10\u00a0 Most Popular Festivals and Events of Ladakh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-november-india\/\">Popular Festival in November in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-events-in-december-in-india\/\">Popular Festivals and Events in December in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-raksha-bandhan-festival-why-and-how-we-celebrate-it\/\">What is Raksha Bandhan Festival? Why and how do we celebrate it?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/\">Konark Dance and Music Festival: Dates, Ticket, Schedule, History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/arattu-festival-kerala\/\">Complete Guide About Arattu Festival, Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kerala is famous for its cultural heritage and religious attributes. 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