Important Tourist Place in Kerala
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Kappad
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Athirappalli Water Falls
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Kochi
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Munnar
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Kovalam
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Devikulam
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Kumarakom
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Alappuzha
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Thekkady
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Varkala
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Vagamon
Kerala Fairs and Festivals
Kadhakali
Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th centuryKalamandalam Ramankutty Nair and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance.
Thrissur Pooram
The Thrissur Pooram is one of the most spectacular festivals in the world. In terms of visual splendour, the grand assembly of caparisoned elephants, amazing pyrotechnic displays, spellbinding ensembles of percussion instruments and enthusiastic crowds, there is no match for it. One can't find a festive gathering and celebration on such a scale anywhere else.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of Independent India visited Kerala in 1952. He was given a roaring reception by the people of alleppey, escorted by the huge snake-boats. Having gone through the tremendous excitement of sailing in a snake-boat Jawaharlal Nehru donated a rolling trophy to be awarded to the winner of the race. The trophy is a replica of a snake-boat in silver, placed on wooden abacus on which the following words are inscribed.
Onam Festival
Onam is an ancient festival which still survives in the Modern times. Kerala's rice harvest festival and the festival of rain flowers which fell on the Malayalam month of Chingam celebrated the annual visit from pathalam of the very noble Demon King Maveli. Onam is unique since king Maveli is revered by people of Kerala from prehistory.
MONTH |
FAIR/FESTIVAL |
VENUE |
SPECIAL FUTURE |
| January / February | Makara Vilakku Great Elephant March (17th - 20 th Jan.) Village Fair (3rd Jan.) |
Sabarimala Thrissur & Thiruvananthapuram Near Kovalam |
Colorful procession of elephants It is a recreation of the rural Kerala |
| February / March | Utram Festival Sivarathri Flavour & Nishadandhi Dance Festival |
Thripunittura Aluva Thripunittura Thrivunanthapuram |
Special Poojas and Cultural events Delicious Indian cuisine available |
| March / April | Kodiyettu Ashtami Festival & Elephant Races |
Guruvayoor Guruvayoor |
Elephant Processions and races |
| April / May | Pooram
Vishu Vilakku |
Thrissur,Arattupuzha
Sabarimala & Kannur |
Elephant Umbrella Competition
Prayers & Lighting Lamps |
| May / June | Sahkaracharya Jayanthi | Kaladi | Birth Anniversary of Adi Sankaracharya |
| June / July | Boat Races & Processions | Ambalappuzha | Spectacular Boat Racing |
| July / August | Nehru Trophy Boat Race | Alappuzha | World Famous Snake Boat Racing |
| August / September | Onam & Tourism Week Celebration Boat Races |
Throughout Kerala Alappuzha, Aranmula, Kumarakom etc.. |
Most Important Festival of Kerala Boat racing Events |
| September / October | Krishna Jayanthi
Mahanavami |
Guruvayoor
Thiruvananthapuram |
Lord Krishna's birth anniversary |
| October / November | Mandalam Festival Ashtami |
Sabarimala Vaikom |
Elephant procession, Dance & Music |
| November / December | Mandala Pooja Ekadasi Festival Sivagiri Festival Christmas |
Sabarimala Guruvayur Varkala All over the State |
Fasting & devetional Exercises Major Christian Festival |