The colorful mosaic of Kerala festivals and fairs
is as diverse as the land, 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 fests keep Kerala life vibrant and interludes in the mundane affairs
of life.
New attire, dance, music and ritual, all add to their joyful rhythm. It is a
time for prayer, for pageantry and processions.....a time to rejoice. The important
fairs and festivals in the state are:
Onam
|| Sabarimala
Festival || Nehru
Trophy Boat Race || Aaranmula
Boat Race || Cochin
Carnival || Muharram
|| Malabar Mahotsavam
|| Swathi Festival
|| Aarattu || Jagannatha
Festival || Aattachamayam
|| Indira Gandhi
Boat Race || Thirunakara
Festival || Vettukadu
Perunal || Nisha
Gandhi Dance Festival || Oachirakkali
|| Easter || Thrissur
Puram || Aranmula
Uthrittathi || Chittur
Konganpada || Maramon
Convention || Nellikulangara
Vallanghi Vela || Thiruvathira
Festival || Oaachira
Kettukazhcha || Nilamperoor
Padayani || Ramadan
|| Makaravillakku
at Sabarimala || Kerala
Village fair || Kalapathy
Chariot Festival ( Ratholsav )
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.
