{"id":6616,"date":"2025-01-28T18:02:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/?p=6616"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:48:51","slug":"famous-festivals-in-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/famous-festivals-in-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf8b 10 Most Famous Festivals in Kerala \u2013 Don\u2019t Miss These Grand Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kerala is a land of festivals. The festivals of Kerala range from the most famous celebrations like Snake Boat Races<\/a>, Cochin carnival, Onam <\/a>& Vishu to local events like Payippad Boat Race and Thutha Pooram. These Kerala festivals are celebrated and enjoyed by people from different sects, regions, and religions with fun, enthusiasm, and gaiety ensuring religious and communal harmony.<\/p>\n

The famous festivals in Kerala range from celebrations like Snake Boat Races to the Cochin Carnival, Onam<\/a>, Vishu, and local events like Payippad Boat Race and Thutha Pooram. Packed with rich traditions and rituals, these famous Kerala festivals offer a deep understanding of its vibrant culture and heritage!<\/p>\n

Each festival in Kerala is celebrated with immense splendor and enthusiasm. For culture vultures, attending the popular festivals in Kerala is the most exciting thing to do here!<\/p>\n

If you are planning to visit Kerala, make sure you include a visit to at least two of these joyous celebrations in Kerala to your itinerary.<\/p>\n

Most Famous Festivals In Kerala<\/h2>\n

Many of these festivals celebrated in Kerala <\/strong> bring together people from different sects, regions, and religions to celebrate important events with utmost fun, enthusiasm, and delight while ensuring religious and communal harmony.<\/p>\n

Here is our pick of the most famous festivals of Kerala with pictures that you should plan your trip around!<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – Best Time to Visit Kerala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Onam<\/h3>\n

Onam is the national festival of Kerala celebrated to welcome King Mahabali. It\u2019s one of the most famous festivals in Kerala that the whole state celebrates with endless festive spirit, delicious culinary delights, dance, music, rituals, and boat races.<\/p>\n

It is essentially a 10-day long harvest festival celebrated during the Chingam month in the Malayalam calendar (between August and September), wherein the first day also marks the celebration of Vishu<\/strong>, the Malayali New Year in Kerala.<\/p>\n

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Onam is the most popular festival in Kerala that is celebrated by all communities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It includes feasts of Sadhya, colorful decorations of Pookalam (flower rangoli), the dramatic Kaikottikali Dance, a spectacular Snake Boat Race, and various welcome songs for King Mahabali.<\/p>\n

Onam festival location in Kerala:<\/strong> Celebrated all over Kerala
\nOnam festival date:<\/strong> 26 August to 5 September, 2025<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – Onam Festival and Legend of Mahabali<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Thrissur Pooram<\/h3>\n

Thrissur Pooram<\/a> is the grandest of all the famous temple festivals in Kerala that offer a glimpse into the rich religious traditions of Kerala. It is a must-see for those who are fascinated by the pomp of Kerala\u2019s culture and traditions. Pooram is called the mother of all festivals in Kerala.<\/p>\n

This gala temple festival in Kerala is an annual extravaganza held in Thrissur, Kerala, on Pooram day. It is marked by a procession of vibrantly decorated and caparisoned elephants, dazzling parasols, and traditional percussion music.<\/p>\n

Starting from the magnificent Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur, it is the largest Pooram festival in Kerala and the most fabulous display of its culture and heritage.<\/p>\n

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Thrissur Pooram is a gala temple festival in Kerala which is an annual extravaganza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thrissur Pooram location in Kerala:<\/strong> Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur
\nThrissur Pooram date:<\/strong> 6 May, 2025<\/p>\n

3. Vishu<\/h3>\n

Vishu celebrates the Malayali New Year in Kerala. Vishu Kani<\/em> is the highlight of Vishu Festival in Kerala and it is the first thing people see when they wake up on Vishu morning. It is an arrangement of auspicious items like rice, fruits, vegetables, betel leaves, arecanut, gold coins, flowers, Kanikonna ( Golden flower tree), a mirror, and an idol of Lord Krishna in a decorated manner. It is believed that the rest of the year will be auspicious if you see Vishukani in the morning.<\/p>\n

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Vishu celebrates the Malayali New Year in Kerala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Elders of the family give money (Vishu Kaineettam) to younger members as a token of blessings and prosperity which is usually a small pocket money to symbolize prosperity and good luck through generations. Vishu also signifies the beginning of the harvest season in Kerala, making it a time to pray for good crops and agricultural prosperity.<\/p>\n

Vishu location in Kerala:<\/strong> All over Kerala
\nThrissur Pooram date:<\/strong> 14 April, 2025<\/p>\n

4. Snake Boat Race<\/h3>\n

Boat races are one of the most enthralling events in Kerala that bring spectators from near and far! Watching local boatmen sail long boats and compete with each other before a thousand cheering onlookers will certainly be one of the most wonderful things you ever see!<\/p>\n

Some of the most popular boat races in Kerala that you can attend include the Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Alappuzha, the Pulinkunnu Rajiv Gandhi Boat Race on the Pulinkunnu River, the Neerattupuram Boat Race near Edathua, and the Aranmula Boat Race in Aranmula.<\/p>\n

For one, you should not miss the Nehru Trophy Boat Race<\/a>, one of the grandest and most famous festivals in Kerala.<\/p>\n

Nehru Trophy Boat Race location in Kerala:<\/strong> Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha
\nNehru Trophy Boat Race date:<\/strong> 9 August, 2025<\/p>\n

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Nehru Trophy Boat Race, the most famous boat race in Kerala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ALSO SEE – Popular Boat Races In Kerala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Theyyam<\/h3>\n

The 800-year-old Theyyam is one of the most famous festivals in Kerala where you can witness the vivid folk dances and traditional art of Kerala!<\/p>\n

Theyyam is a popular ritualistic art form used to dramatize the great stories and historical accounts of Kerala. It\u2019s a combination of music, dance, flamboyant costumes (complete with enormous headgear and ornaments), makeup, and mime, all of which create a dazzling spectacle and leave viewers in awe!<\/p>\n

Traditional musical instruments like Chenda, Kurumkuzal, Elathalam, and Vee Kuchinda are employed to depict stories of ancient legends and myths. The whole act is performed by 400 different Theyyams, where each has a separate role to play with distinct music and choreography.<\/p>\n

Theyyam date:<\/strong> Between December to April<\/p>\n

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The vivid Theyyam dance in Kerala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ALSO SEE – Theyyam in Kerala- A Unique Dance of the Gods<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Theyyam locations in Kerala:<\/strong> Temples of Kannur and Kasargod; art centers of Karivalloor, Kurumathoor, Nileswaram, Ezhom, Cherukunnu, and Kunnathoorpadi<\/p>\n

6. Attukal Pongala<\/h3>\n

Dedicated to Attukal Devi, Attukal Pongala is yet another popular festival in Kerala that brings together women of all castes and creeds in Kerala.<\/p>\n

A large procession of women prepare \u2018payasam\u2019 (a sweet rice pudding made of jaggery, coconut, and plantains) and offer it to Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy at the Attukal Temple in Trivandrum. The streets of Trivandrum light up in dazzling colors as swarms of saree-clad women march to the temple to celebrate!<\/p>\n

Its rising number of devotees has even landed it in the Guinness World Book of Records as the largest gathering of women for a festival, which explains why it\u2019s one of the most famous festivals in Kerala!<\/p>\n

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Attukal Pongala is a 10-day religious festival celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Attukal Pongala location in Kerala:<\/strong> Attukal Temple, Trivandrum
\nAttukal Pongala date:<\/strong> 13 March, 2025<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – 20 Famous Temples In Kerala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Christmas<\/h3>\n

Courtesy of the strong Christian community, Christmas is one of the biggest festivals in Kerala. It is celebrated with just as much enthusiasm and fervor in Kerala as it is in the West!<\/p>\n

Both Christians and non-Christians come together to celebrate Christmas in Kerala<\/a> with tempting plum cakes, stellar lighting, Christmas trees, midnight masses, presents, and gigantic feasts. Every city decks itself in the most colorful and lit decorations.<\/p>\n

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Kids singing Christmas carols on Christmas in Kerala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many Christian homes in Kerala put festive wreaths and stars outside their homes. Even shops and malls flaunt their fair share of decorations! And best of all, Kerala\u2019s churches are a delight to visit during the Christmas week! Kerala is the best place in India to experience the true magic of Christmas since it\u2019s one of the most famous festivals in Kerala.<\/p>\n

Christmas location in Kerala:<\/strong> All over Kerala
\nChristmas date:<\/strong> December 25, 2025<\/p>\n

8. Ambalapuzha Arattu<\/h3>\n

Ambalapuzha Arattu is yet another one of the famous festivals in Kerala dedicated to Lord Krishna. It lasts for 10 days and includes an exciting series of events spanning over 10 days.<\/p>\n

People come to Alappuzha from far and wide to witness the Velakali, a martial arts dance dramatization where men in bright attires wield swords and shields to depict the battle between Pandavas and Kauravas. This is followed by a magnificent procession of caparisoned elephants through the streets with percussion music.<\/p>\n

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Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ninth day of this famous Kerala festival marks the Natakasala Sadhya feast prepared with sweet payasam in honor of Lord Krishna. It is believed that Krishna himself comes down to enjoy this feast with his devotees disguised as one of them!<\/p>\n

Ambalapuzha Arattu location in Kerala:<\/strong> Sree Krishnaswamy Temple, Alappuzha
\nAmbalapuzha Arattu date:<\/strong> March-April 2025<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – 15 Best Places To Visit In Alleppey In 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Thiruvananthapuram Arattu<\/h3>\n

The biannual Arattu festival in Trivandrum too is celebrated with boundless elegance and joy as the one in Ambalapuzha.<\/p>\n

Held at the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the Arattu festival is a unique ritual involving a grand procession of the sacred idols of the temple escorted by the erstwhile royal family of Travancore. The idols are taken to Shankumugham Beach and given a holy bath in its waters.<\/p>\n

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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will halt flight services during Arattu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Out of all the famous festivals in Kerala, this one receives an enormous footfall. Thousands gather in the procession to catch a glimpse of the idols being escorted to the beach and enjoy the delicious offering of sweet \u2018palpayasam\u2019!<\/p>\n

Thiruvananthapuram Arattu location in Kerala:<\/strong> Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Trivandrum
\nThiruvananthapuram Arattu date:<\/strong> 21 January, 2025<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – Padmanabhaswamy Temple- Dress Code, Entry Fee, Darshan Timings, Photos & Procession<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

10. Makaravilakku Festival<\/h3>\n

Makara Vilakku is a 7-day festival commencing on Makar Sankranti to celebrate the consecration of the sacred idol of Dharma Sastha in Sabarimala Temple of Pathanamthitta, Kerala.<\/p>\n

It involves a ceremonial procession of the deity\u2019s jewelry from the Pandalam Palace to the temple accompanied by lights, music, and the appearance of the ‘Makara Jyothi” star on the horizon! It is attended by thousands of devotees who come all the way here to catch a glimpse of the deity and his ornaments!<\/p>\n

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Makaravilakku is an annual festival held on Makara Sankranti in Kerala at Sabarimala Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sacred jewelry contains diamond diadems, gold bracelets, necklaces, precious gems, swords, silver arrows, and golden figurines of animals. The procession\u2019s massive attendance and dazzling jewelry have earned it a spot among the famous festivals in Kerala!<\/p>\n

Makaravilakku Festival location in Kerala:<\/strong> Sabarimala Temple, Pathanamthitta, Kerala<\/p>\n

Makaravilakku Festival date:<\/strong> January 14, 2025<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – Top 10 Pathanamthitta Tourist Places<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Calendar of Famous Festivals in Kerala<\/h2>\n

The dates of each of these Kerala festivals change every year as per the Malayalam calendar. You can refer to this ready reckoner with the dates and locations of all the famous Kerala festivals and plan a visit to either of them with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Festival in Kerala<\/strong><\/td>\nPlace of celebration<\/strong><\/td>\nDate\/
\nMonth<\/strong><\/td>\n		Type of
\nfestival<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Swathi Sangitholsavam<\/td>\nEast Fort –
\nThiruvananthapuram Dist<\/td>\n		04 to 13
\nJan 2026<\/td>\n		Music
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avoor Utsavam<\/td>\nAvoor – Kollam Dist<\/td>\n15 to 24
\nJan 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kanjiramattom
\nNercha<\/td>\n		Kanjiramattom –
\nErnakulam Dist<\/td>\n		13 to 14
\nJan 2026<\/td>\n		Muslim
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thaipooya
\nMahotsavam<\/td>\n		Koorkenchery –
\nThrissur Dist<\/td>\n		31 Jan to Feb 1
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neroth Peratoor Sri
\nBhagavathy Kshethram
\nUtsavam<\/td>\n		Neroth Peratoor Sri
\nBhagavathy Kshethram<\/td>\n		24 to 27
\nJan 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arthunkal Perunnal<\/td>\nArthungal –
\nAlappuzha Dist<\/td>\n		10 to 27
\nJan 2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adoor Gajamela<\/td>\nAdoor –
\nPathanamthitta Dist<\/td>\n		28 Jan to
\n6Feb 2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chettikulangara
\nBharani<\/td>\n		Chettikulangara –
\nAlappuzha Dist<\/td>\n		March 23
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machattu Mamangam<\/td>\nWadakkancherry –
\nThrissur Dist<\/td>\n		13 to 17
\nFeb 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pariyanampetta
\nPooram<\/td>\n		Kattakulam –
\nPalakkad Dist<\/td>\n		18 to 19 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kuttikol Thampuratty Theyyam<\/td>\nKuttikkol –
\nKasaragod Dist<\/td>\n		23 to 27
\nFeb 2026<\/td>\n		Dance
\nRitual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uthralikavu Pooram<\/td>\nWadakkanchery –
\nThrissur<\/td>\n		14 to 20
\nFeb 2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluva Shivaratri<\/td>\nAluva – Ernakulam Dist<\/td>\n24 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parippally Gajamela<\/td>\nParippally – Kollam Dist<\/td>\n04 Mar
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pattambi Nercha<\/td>\nPattambi – Palakkad Dist<\/td>\n03 Mar
\n2026<\/td>\n		Muslim
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chottanikkara<\/td>\nChottanikara –
\nErnakulam Dist<\/td>\n		12 Mar
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ettumanoor Utsavam<\/td>\nEttumanur – Kottayam Dist<\/td>\n16 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Konganpada<\/td>\nChittoor – Palakkad Dist<\/td>\n5 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jagannath Temple<\/td>\nThalassery – Kannur Dist<\/td>\n29 Jun
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guruvayoor
\nAnayottam<\/td>\n		Guruvayoor – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n21 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guruvayoor Utsavam<\/td>\nGuruvayoor – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n15 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinakkathoor
\nPooram<\/td>\n		Palappuram – Palakkad Dist<\/td>\n2 to 3 March
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attukal Pongala<\/td>\nAttukal –
\nThiruvananthapuram Dist<\/td>\n		03 Mar
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thirunakkara Arattu<\/td>\nThirunakkara –
\nKottayam Dist<\/td>\n		15 to 24 March
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valliyoorkavu<\/td>\nValliyoor Kavu –
\nWayanad Dist<\/td>\n		15 to 28 March
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ambalapuzha Festival<\/td>\nAmbalapuzha –
\nAlappuzha Dist<\/td>\n		25 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Puthoor Festival<\/td>\nPuthoor – Palakkad<\/td>\n14 to 20
\nFeb 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chamayavilakku<\/td>\nKottankulangara – Kollam Dist<\/td>\n24 to 25
\nMar 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kottakkal Pooram<\/td>\nKottakkal –
\nMalappuram Dist<\/td>\n		Mar 2026<\/td>\nElephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Malanada
\nKettukazhcha<\/td>\n		Poruvazhi – Kollam Dist<\/td>\n27 Mar
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attuvela Mahotsavam<\/td>\nVadayar – Kottaym Dist<\/td>\n20 March
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kodungalloor Bharani<\/td>\nKodungalloor –
\nThrissur Dist<\/td>\n		21 March
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nenmara Vallangi Vela<\/td>\nNenmara – Palakkad Dist<\/td>\n02 to 03 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muchilottu Kavu
\nTheyyam<\/td>\n		Muchilottu – Kannur Dist<\/td>\n13 to 18
\nApr 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nfestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram<\/td>\nAngadipuram –
\nMalappuram Dist<\/td>\n		\u00a025
\nMarch 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cherthala
\nKarthiyayani<\/td>\n		Cherthala – Alappuzha Dist<\/td>\nApr 2026<\/td>\nTemple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Othara Patayani<\/td>\nOthara –
\nPathanamthitta Dist<\/td>\n		March\/Apr 2026<\/td>\nRitual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peruvanam Pooram<\/td>\nPeruvanam – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n20 Mar
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arattupuzha Pooram<\/td>\nArattupuzha – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\nApr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palm Sunday<\/td>\nCelebrated all over
\nKerala<\/td>\n		05 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sree Padmanabha
\nSwami Temple
\nPainkuni Utsavam<\/td>\n		East Fort –
\nThiruvananthapuram Dist<\/td>\n		01
\nApr 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kadammanitta
\nPatayani<\/td>\n		Kadammanitta –
\nPathanamthitta Dist<\/td>\n		14 to 23 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Ritual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chamakkavu
\nKettukazhcha<\/td>\n		Mavelikkara – Alappuzha Dist<\/td>\nApr 2026<\/td>\nTemple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thirunelli<\/td>\nThirunelli – Wayanad Dist<\/td>\n14 to 15
\nApr 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathoor Vinayaka
\nTemple<\/td>\n		Thottakara – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n14 to 18
\nApr 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vishu<\/td>\nCelebrated all over
\nKerala<\/td>\n		14 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Kerala New Year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Easter<\/td>\nCelebrated all over
\nKerala<\/td>\n		\u00a004 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Puthunjayar<\/td>\nMalayattoor –
\nErnakulam Dist<\/td>\n		12 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edathuva<\/td>\nEdathuva – Alappuzha Dist<\/td>\n27 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palayoor Church<\/td>\nPalayoor – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n13 to 14
\nJuly 2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thrissur Pooram<\/td>\nThrissur Dist<\/td>\n26 to 27 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kudal Manickam<\/td>\nIringalakuda – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n21 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thutha Pooram<\/td>\nThutha – Palakkad<\/td>\n13 May
\n2026<\/td>\n		Elephant
\nProcession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kottiyoor Utsavam<\/td>\nKottiyoor – Kannur Dist<\/td>\n29 May
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Champakkulam
\nBoat Race<\/td>\n		Champakkulam –
\nAlappuzha Dist<\/td>\n		07 to 10 Jul
\n2026<\/td>\n		Boat Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Njangattiri Aanayoottu<\/td>\nPattambi – Palakkad Dist<\/td>\n17 Jul
\n2026<\/td>\n		Ritual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nehru Trophy
\nBoat Race<\/td>\n		Punnamada –
\nAlappuzha Dist<\/td>\n		08 Aug
\n2026<\/td>\n		Boat Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Athachamayam<\/td>\nThrippunithura –
\nErnakulam Dist<\/td>\n		16 Aug
\n2026<\/td>\n		Onam Festival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thiruvonam<\/td>\nCelebrated all over
\nKerala<\/td>\n		25 Aug
\n2026<\/td>\n		Onam Festival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payippad Boat Race<\/td>\nPayippad – Alappuzha Dist<\/td>\nAug
\n2026<\/td>\n		Boat Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kumarakom Boat Race<\/td>\nKumarakom – Kottayam Dist<\/td>\nAug-Sep
\n2026<\/td>\n		Boat Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aranmula Boat Race<\/td>\nAranmula –
\nPathanamthitta Dist<\/td>\n		27 Sep
\n2026<\/td>\n		Boat Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pulikali<\/td>\nSwaraj Round – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n29 Aug
\n2026<\/td>\n		Onam Festival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feast of
\nVallarpadathamma<\/td>\n		Vallarpadam Church,
\nKochi<\/td>\n		16 to 24
\nSep 2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neelamperoor
\nPadayani<\/td>\n		Neelamperoor –
\nKottayam Dist<\/td>\n		Sep 29
\n2026<\/td>\n		Ritual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panachikkadu Festival<\/td>\nPanachikkadu –
\nKottayam Dist<\/td>\n		Nov 2026<\/td>\nTemple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Navarathri Festival<\/td>\nEast Fort –
\nThiruvananthapuram Dist<\/td>\n		11 to 20 Oct 2026<\/td>\nTemple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mullackal Utsavam<\/td>\nMullackal – Alappuzha Dist<\/td>\n25 to 26
\nDec 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Navarathri
\nSangeetholsavam<\/td>\n		Trivandrum<\/td>\n11 to 20 Oct 2026<\/td>\nMusic
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Urakam<\/td>\nUrakam – Kottayam Dist<\/td>\n03 Apr
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thiruvullakavu<\/td>\nCherpu – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\nOct 2026<\/td>\nTemple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vetticode Ayilyam<\/td>\nVetticode – Alappuzha Dist<\/td>\nSep-Oct
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attangyeru at
\nThirumandhamkunnu<\/td>\n		Angadippuram
\nMalappuram Dist<\/td>\n		11 to 25
\nApr 2026<\/td>\n		Ritual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tripunithura
\nPoornathrayeesa<\/td>\n		Tripunithura –
\nErnakulam Dist<\/td>\n		Dec\u00a02026<\/td>\nTemple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sree Padmanabha
\nSwami Temple
\nAlpasi Utsavam<\/td>\n		East Fort –
\nThiruvananthapuram Dist<\/td>\n		30 Oct
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parumala Perunnal<\/td>\nParumala –
\nPathanamthitta Dist<\/td>\n		26 Oct to 02 Nov
\n2026<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vallathol Jayanthi
\nVarshikam<\/td>\n		Kerala Kalamandalam –
\nThrissur Dist<\/td>\n		Nov 2026<\/td>\nDance
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mannarasala Ayilyam<\/td>\nMannarasala –
\nAlappuzha Dist<\/td>\n		12 Nov
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kalpathi Ratholsavam<\/td>\nKalpathi – Palakkkad Dist<\/td>\n14 to 16
\nNov 2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payyannoor
\nSubramaniya Temple<\/td>\n		Payyanur – Kannur Dist<\/td>\nDec
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chembai
\nSangeetholsavam<\/td>\n		Guruvayur – Thrissur Dist<\/td>\n16 Nov 2026<\/td>\nMusic
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vaikathashtami
\nFestival<\/td>\n		Vaikom – Kottayam Dist<\/td>\n10 Feb
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muthappan Thiruvappana<\/td>\nParassinikadavu,
\nKannur<\/td>\n		1 Dec
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guruvayoor Ekadasi<\/a><\/td>\nGuruvayoor –
\nThrissur Dist<\/td>\n		01 Dec
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kadampuzha
\nDevi Temple<\/td>\n		Kadampuzha –
\nMalappuram Dist<\/td>\n		Nov-Dec
\n2026<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perumthitta Tharavad Kottamkuzhy<\/td>\nKottamkuzhy –
\nKasaragod Dist<\/td>\n		Dec-Jan
\n2026<\/td>\n		Theyyam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mullakkal Chirappu<\/td>\nMullackal – Alappuzha Dist<\/td>\n25-26 Dec
\n2025<\/td>\n		Temple
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Christmas<\/td>\nCelebrated all over
\nKerala<\/td>\n		25 Dec
\n2025<\/td>\n		Christian
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kanathoor Nalvar
\nBhoothasthanam<\/td>\n		Kanathoor –
\nKasaragod Dist<\/td>\n		02 Jan
\n2025<\/td>\n		Theyyam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kochi-Muziris
\nBiennale<\/td>\n		Kochi<\/td>\nDec 12 2025 to 31 March 2026<\/td>\nArt
\nFestival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cochin Carnival<\/a><\/td>\nKochi<\/td>\nDecember
\nlast week<\/td>\n		Celebration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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In Kerala\u2019s Malayalam calendar<\/a>, the local traditions and customs determine the festival dates. Some of these dates may vary according to the local customs and rituals associated with each festival. Festivals of Kerala<\/b> give you a glimpse of the rich heritage of the state. Each of the Kerala festivals <\/b>is celebrated with much splendour as well as the show. For culture-vulture, the best time to visit God\u2019s Own Country is during Kerala festivals.<\/b><\/p>\n

Though we have tried to make these dates as exact as possible, please recheck before making a plan to visit these famous Kerala festivals.<\/p>\n

Plan your trip around these famous festivals in Kerala to get an insight into its vivid culture, heritage, and history. Immerse yourselves in their diverse experiences and unique traditions and you\u2019ll cherish those joyous moments forever! Happy tripping!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kerala is a land of festivals. The festivals of Kerala range from the most famous celebrations like Snake Boat Races, Cochin carnival, Onam & Vishu to local events like Payippad Boat Race and Thutha Pooram. These Kerala festivals are celebrated and enjoyed by people from different sects, regions, and religions with fun, enthusiasm, and gaiety […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6626,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,46,15,17,58,38,16,43,73,21,45,3,52,10,40,56,24,30,33],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6616","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-thrissur","8":"category-alleppey","9":"category-ashtamudi","10":"category-kollam","11":"category-kottayam","12":"category-kovalam","13":"category-kozhikode","14":"category-kumarakom","15":"category-madurai","16":"category-marari","17":"category-munnar","18":"category-munroe-island","19":"category-palakkad","20":"category-poovar","21":"category-thekkady","22":"category-trivandrum","23":"category-vagamon","24":"category-varkala","25":"category-wayanad","26":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6616"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9779,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6616\/revisions\/9779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}