Festivals of Kerala

Kerala is considered as land of festivals, with numerous festivals falling across the year.
Whether religious or social, traditional or modern , festivals of Kerala have traditionally been preservers of the art and culture of this land. Festivals are true celebrations in God’s Own Country; occasions when grandeur prevails over the characteristic simplicity of the Kerala lifestyle. Be it the state festival of Onam or the one at a local place of worship, new attire and sumptuous feasts are a must for the celebrations.

New Year 2018 Celebrations in Kerala

December 8, 2017 By Iris 14 Comments

If you were to ask us, where to head for New Year 2018, we will certainly say that you must visit Kerala. Kerala is one of the most happening New Year party destinations not only in India but across the world. Kerala also offers a chance to celebrate New Year and Xmas in the sunny…

Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2017 in Kerala

August 6, 2017 By Iris 5 Comments

It is the time of the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2017, where the rhythmic oars of the pacing snake boats slice the flow of the backwaters in Alleppey. Each year onthe second Saturday of August, this is a special event where unique snake boats compete for that precious trophy at the Punnamada Lake in…

Why September is the Best Month to Visit Kerala?

June 24, 2017 By Iris 2 Comments

Which is the best month to visit Kerala?. We often get asked this question a lot. Though we have written an elaborate article which will help you understand the best time to visit Kerala , if you are planning or booking a trip to Kerala in September, then you may be visiting or booking your…

11 Tourist Places to visit in Kochi

March 12, 2017 By Iris 2 Comments

Kerala is known as, Gods Own Country, for its breath-taking beauty and the city of Kochi lies on the South West Coast overlooking the Arabian Sea. For centuries Kochi has been a gathering place for merchants and tourists from various nations and people who have been here from Arabs to the Portuguese and British have…

Onam Festival in Kerala

August 25, 2016 By Iris 1 Comment

There’s no better time to be in God’s own country. Take in the fragrances and flavours, enjoy the sights and sounds of celebration as an entire world of festivities opens up to embrace you during Onam Festival in Kerala. Onam is the most popular among festival in Kerala and falls during the Malayali month of…

Christmas in Kerala – 6 awesome places to celebrate

December 12, 2014 By Iris 2 Comments

Christmas is the festival of universal love and is celebrated with full of happiness and joy. Kerala is known to be the best destination in South India and is famous for celebrating Christmas. Kerala is certainly famous for its celebration of Onam with all the glitz and similarly, Kerala also loves to celebrate Christmas. Kerala…

Boat Races in Kerala

May 30, 2014 By Iris 3 Comments

Boat races in Kerala have always been a part of the tradition and culture. There are instances in the history of Kerala when disputes between kings and chiefs were settled by boat races. Popular boat races like Nehru Trophy Boat race are yet another reason that the tourists are attracted towards ‘God’s Own Country’. A…

Cochin Carnival- New Year Celebrations in Kochi

December 7, 2013 By Iris 2 Comments

Cochin hosts a carnival every year in the last week of December and it runs with the New year Celebrations in Kerala. While the hangovers dry out on the 1st of January from the excesses of the night before and the bonhomie of the New year’s wishes are at its pleasant highs, the Carnival starts…

Nehru Trophy Boat Race Photos

August 15, 2011 By Iris

Nehru Trophy Boat Race is an annual event which is organized at the Punnamada Lake in Alleppey backwaters , Kerala, India on second saturday of Every August and in 2013 it will be held on August 11, 2013 in Alleppey .In 2011 Around 41 Snake boats participated in Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2011 and the…

Deepavali Holidays in Kerala

November 3, 2010 By Iris

Deepawali or Diwali, is a festival of lights symbolising the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. The most beautiful of all Indian festivals, Diwali is a celebration of lights. Streets are illuminated with rows of clay lamps and homes are decorated with colours and candles. This festival is celebrated with new clothes,…

Onam in Kerala – Happy Onam

August 23, 2010 By Iris Leave a Comment

Happy Onam to Everyone! Here is a small presentation on some of the memories about Onam! Onam in Kerala – Scenes from Onam View more presentations from Iris Holidays.

Onam in Kerala-Pookkalam

August 20, 2010 By Iris 1 Comment

One of the first memories that come to mind when thinking about Onam & the legend on mahabali is that of the flower bed or floral arrangements known as Pookkalam or Athapookkalam. The traditional Ona-pookkalam usually consists of ten rings indicating the ten day ritual during the ten day celebrations of Onam which begins on…