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Indian Festivals

Learn About Festivals in Kerala

 

The colourful mosaic of Kerala fairs and South Indian festivals is as diverse as the land. It is an expression of the spirit of celebration, that is an essential part of the State. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, festivals are like gems, ornamenting the crown of Kerala tradition and culture. Round the year the festivals keep Kerala life vibrant and interludes in the mundane affairs of life.

Every season turns up new festivals, each a true celebration of the bounties of nature. The festivals exhibits an eternal harmony of spirit. Packed with fun and excitement, festivals are occasions to clean and decorate houses, to get together with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts.

New attire, dance, music and ritual, all add to their joyful rhythm. It is a time for prayer, for pageantry and processions and time to rejoice.

Click on the pictures and links below to guide you through a few of the many Indian festivals that take place:


Dhanu
(Dec-Jan)

traditional thiruvathira

Thiruvathira
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Makaram
(Jan-Feb)

devotees taking the pilgrim

Makara valliku
...
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Kumbhum
(Feb-Mar)

thousands of participants start cooking.jpg

Attukal Pongal
Mahashivaratri
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Meenum

(Mar-Apr)

vishu.jpg

Vishu
Pooram
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Medam

(Apr-May)

thrissur pooram.jpg

Thrissur Puram
...
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Edavam

(May-Jun)

Theyyam.jpg

Kalasam
...
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Mithunam

(Jun-Jul)

Ochira.jpg

Ochira
...
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Karkadakam

(Jul-Aug)

ramayana masam recitals.jpg

Ramanaya Masam
...
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Chingham

(Aug-Sep)

onam.jpg

Onam
Payippad Jelotsavam
Ashtami Rohini
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Kanni

(Sep-Oct)

navarathri.jpg

Navratri
...
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Thulam

(Oct-Nov)

deepavali.jpg

Deepavali
...
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Vrishchikam

(Nov-Dec)

thrikarthika.jpg

Thrikarthiaka
Madalam
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