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Festivals of Kerala have a long history and tradition behind them. Kerala's innumerable festivals however stand out because of their uniqueness. Make a tour to the land of colorful festivals and get all the fun!
Onam in Kerala
Speaking of festivals in Kerala , one can not omit Onam - the national festival of Kerala . It falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (Aug-Sept). The harvest festival of Kerala , Onam is celebrated as the home coming of Mahabali .
It synchronizes with the tourist week celebration, which starts formally on the day of Atham asterism. So, if you are lucky enough you can plan your tour to Kerala in this month and get drenched in the spirit of the festival.
Vallamkali in Kerala
The festival of boat races is held in August in the Punnamada Kayal. It commemorates the visit of former Prime Minister, Late Jawaharlal Nehru to Alleppey. Similar boat races are held also at Aranmual and Champakulam, which has a religious significance.
Hindu Festivals in Kerala
There are a set of festivals exclusively for the Hindus in Kerala. They are:
• Vishu
• Mahasivarathri
• Navarathri
• Asthami Rohini
• Thrikarthiaka
• Thiruvathira
• Pooram Festival
• Sabarimala Festivals
• Ashtami at Vaikom
• Thrissur Pooram
Christian Religious Festival in Kerala
There are many Christians residing in Kerala . Festivals in Kerala cannot be complete without the mention of the festivals for the Christians like:
• Christmas
• Easter
• St.George's Church, Edathwa
• St.Sebastian's Church, Arathungal
• St George's Church, Aruvithura
• St Thomas Shrine, Malayattur
• St Mary's Orthodox Church
Muslim Religious festivals in Kerala
Speaking of festivals in Kerala , there are some worth mentioning Muslim religious festivals in Kerala that are celebrated with equal vigor. These are:
• Bakrid
• Idul Fitr
• Miladi Sharif
• Muharram
• Chandankudam at Beemapally
Local Festivals in Kerala
Among the many famous festivals in Kerala , it is worthy to mention about the local festivals that are celebrated in Kerala. Some of the local festivals in cereal are:
• Jarram Nercha - Thervath Mosque, Pallanchathanur
• Nercha Festival - Ottapalam Mosque
• Boat races and processions at Ambalapuzha,in July
• Sivagiri Festival at Varkala ,in the month of Decemeber
• Utram festival at Tripunithura in the month of February
• Malappuram Nercha in Malappuram Mosque
• Nercha Festival in Ottapalam Mosque
• Makara Vilakku Festival at Sabarimala Temple in January
• Mahanavami - Dance & Music Festival in the month of October
The festivals of Kerala will make your tour to Kerala more exciting and memorable. Enjoy it!
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