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Attukal Pongala
The Aattukal
Bhagavathi Temple devoted to the Goddess Bhagavathi is situated in
Thiruvananthapuram city. Pongala, an exclusive festival for women,
falling in February/ March, is the speciality of this temple.
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Anandapalli
Maramadi
Anandapalli, a tiny
village close to Adoor in Pathanamthitta district is well-known for its
annual Maramadi festival, an ox race carnival, normally held in the
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Arthungal Perunal
The annual fair of
the St. Andrews Forane Chuch at Arthunkal near Alappuzha is held in the
month of January.
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Bakrid
Bakrid or Valla
Perunnal also called Id Ul-Azha or the 'festival of sacrifice' is
another Muslim festival celebrated by Shias and Sunnis alike in Kerala.
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Beemapalli Chandanakudam
Beema Palli is a
mosque situated on the coast, nearly 5 kms south of Thiruvananthapuram
city. The holy place is devoted to Beema Beevi, a pious muslim lady
supposed to have divine powers.
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Chettikulangara Bharani
Chettikulagara
Bharanai Temple, the well-known temple devoted to the awesome Goddess
Bhagavathi is about 5 kms from Kayamkulam. The significant festival here
occurs on the Bharani asterism in February/ March. |
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Cochin Carnival
Cochin Carnival is
a happy making feast experimental during the last week of every year in
Fort Kochi in Kerala. The carnival dates back to the Portuguese New Year
revelry held here during the colonial days.
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Easter
Easter which falls
in April is a major religious festival for the Christians in Kerala.
This solemn celebration of the resurrection of Christ is undertaken with
religious fervour by Christians of all sects. Unlike Christmas with its
festive mood, Easter has a ritualistic sobriet. |
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Edapalli Perunal
The banquet at the
ancient Roman Catholic Church of Edapalli Perunnal is located on the
National Highway (NH 47) between Ernakulam and Aluva. The annual banquet
of this church commences on the 23rd of April and the chief Party held
on the 4t of May.
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Elamkavu Attuvela
The goddess
Bhagavathy is the presiding divinity of the little temple of Elamkavu
Attuvela, located 3 kms from Vaikom on the banks of river Vadayar. |
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Ettumanoor
Festival
The well-known
Ettumanoor Siva Temple lays 12 kms from Kottayam. This Mural- rich
temple is a typical example of the superior craftsmanship and dexterity
of the architects of ancient Kerala.
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Flavour Food
Festival
Flavour, the exotic
food festival provides a uncommon opportunity to the gourmets to taste
the traditional, genuine Cuisine of Kerala and India. The national food
festival is held in Thiruvananthapuram from 5th to the 11th of April,
every year. |
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Indira
Gandhi Boat Race
Indira Gandhi Boat
Race is a grand fest on the rolling backwaters of Kochi. Conducted in
the last week of December, it is a correct climax to the Tourism Fair,
which attracts travelers from all parts of the globe.
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Jagannatha
Festival
Jagannatha Festival
is a colorful eight-day festival, which is held in the Malayalam month
of Kumbham (February/ March) at the Jagannatha Temple at Madathiparambu,
near Thalassery in Kannur. |
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Jewish Festival
The Jews of Kerala
are supposed to have migrated to this place in the first century
following the destruction of the second temple of Jerusalem in 72 AD.
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Kadammanitta
Patayani
Kadammanitta, a
village 8 kms away from Pathanamthitta is well-known for its annual
Patayani festival held in the premises of the Devi temple. Patayani, a
ritual art form is an offering to the mother Goddess. |
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Kalpathy Ratholsavam
The week-long annual
festival of Ratholsavam (Chariot Festival) begins in the month of
November, every year. Thousands of devotees pull the huge, intricately
carved temple chariots through the streets.
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Kanjiramattom
Festival
The festival of 'Kodikuthu'
is celebrated on the 14th of January every year, in Kanjiramattom
Mosque, 25 kms from Ernakulam. |
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Edathua Perunal
The week-long annual
festival of Ratholsavam (Chariot Festival) begins in the month of
November, every year. Thousands of devotees pull the huge, intricately
carved temple chariots through the streets. |
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