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Kerala Festivals
Aaranmula
Boat Race
The Aaranmula Boat Race is staged each year in the scenic village of Aaranmula
in August/ September. This river carnival is part of the Aaranmula Temple
festival. Masses throng the shores of the River Pamba...
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Aarattu
The speciality of the Arattu at the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram
is that the head of the royal family of erstwhile Travancore still provides
escort to the procession of idols. The two annual ten-day festivals of the
temple fall in October- November and March- April.
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Aattachamayam
The festival of Attachamayam is held on the Atham day of the Malayalam month
of Chingam (August/ September), at the historical town of Tripunithura, near
Kochi. It is a celebration of a legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi.
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Cochin
Carnival
Cochin Carnival is a merry making feast observed during the last week of every
year in Fort Kochi in Kerala. The carnival dates back to the Portuguese New
Year revelry held here during the colonial days.
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Easter
Easter which falls in April is a major religious festival for the Christians
in Kerala. This solemn celebration of the resurrection of Christ is undertaken
with religious fervour by Christians of all sects. Unlike Christmas with its
festive mood, Easter has a ritualistic sobriet.
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Indira
Gandhi Boat Race
A spectacle for both the scholar and the simple rustic. The visual effect
is enhanced by varied and colourful facial make-up with larger-than-life-masks,
made of light wood and cloth padding, for certain characters.
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Jagannatha
Festival
Jagannatha Festival is a colourful eight-day festival, which is held in the
Malayalam month of Kumbham (February/ March) at the Jagannatha Temple at Madathiparambu,
near Thalassery in Kannur.
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Malabar
Mahotsavam
Malabar Mahotsavam is a cultural extravaganza that showcases the centuries
old rich cultural heritage of Kerala. The event is at Mananchira maidan (ground)
in the heart of Kozhikode town from 13th to 16th January every year.
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Muharram
Muharram is the opening month of the Hijra year. The 10th day of this month
(May) is honoured by the Muslims of Kerala. As per belief, it was on this
day that the Imam Hussain,
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Nehru
Trophy Boat Race
Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the most famous of the boat races of Kerala. This
annual regatta is held on the Punnamada Backwaters of Alappuzha district on
the second Saturday of August. The event is a commemoration of the visit...
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Nisha
Gandhi Dance Festival
Every year, from February 21st to 27th renowned classical dancers perform
at the Nisangandhi, an open air theatre in Thiruvananthapuram city. Classical
dances of almost all the states of India are staged during the festival.
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Oachirakkali
The Oachira Temple is the venue of the famous Oachirakkali (Oachira dance)
held in June, a sort of ancient choreographed mock battle. Unlike other temples,
there is no shrine or idol at the oachira temple, located nearly 32 kms from
Kollam.
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Sabarimala
Festival
Sabarimala is a renowned pilgrim centre atop the rugged hills of the Western
Ghats. This holy shrine is dedicated to Lord Ayappa. The main pilgrimage is
undertaken between November and January.
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Swathi
Festival
Swathi festival is a gala event of music organised by the Government of Kerala
every year in the last week of January. The venue is the famous Kuthiramalika
Palace.
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Thirunakara
Festival
The Thirunakara Temple situated in the heart of Kottayam and dedicated to
Lord Siva is also famous for the grandeur of its traditional architecture.
The annual festival of this temple falls in the months of March-April, when
folk arts like "Mayilattam' and 'Velakali'
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Vettukadu
Perunal
The Madre De Teus Church, popularly known as Vettukadu church, is situated
around 7 kms from Thiruvananthapuram. The annual festival of the church is
celebrated over the ten days culminating in the last Sunday of the laturgical
year.
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