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Why Kerala Is Called 'God's Own Country'

Kerala, known for its vibrant culture and traditions, celebrates numerous festivals throughout the year. Here are the top festivals in Kerala:

Major Festivals

• Onam (Aug/Sept) - Harvest festival, showcasing traditional dances, music, and cuisine.
• Vishu (Apr) - Malayalam New Year, marked with fireworks, traditional meals, and rituals.
• Thrissur Pooram (May) - Temple festival featuring elephant processions, percussion, and fireworks.
• Attukal Pongala (Mar) - Devotional festival honoring Goddess Attukal Amma.
• Sabarimala Makaravilakku (Jan) - Pilgrimage festival at Sabarimala Temple.

Cultural Festivals

• Kerala Tourism's Onam Celebrations (Aug/Sept) - State-wide celebrations showcasing Kerala's culture.
• Kochi-Muziris Biennale (Dec) - Contemporary art festival.
• International Film Festival of Kerala (Dec) - Showcasing national and international films.
• Kerala Literature Festival (Jan) - Celebrating Malayalam literature.
• Soorya Festival (Oct) - Classical music and dance festival.

Religious Festivals

• Christmas (Dec) - Celebrated by Kerala's Christian community.
• Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) - Celebrated by Kerala's Muslim community.
• Diwali (Oct/Nov) - Festival of lights.
• Navaratri (Sept/Oct) - Nine-day festival honoring Goddess Durga.
• Maha Shivratri (Feb/Mar) - Devotional festival honoring Lord Shiva.

Temple Festivals

• Guruvayur Temple Festival (Feb/Mar) - Processions, rituals, and cultural events.
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple Festival (Mar) - Traditional music, dance, and rituals.
• Aluva Sivarathri Festival (Feb/Mar) - Devotional festival at Aluva Temple.
• Kottayam Thalappoli Festival (Jan) - Temple festival with traditional performances.
• Thiruvathira Festival (Jan) - Devotional festival honoring Lord Shiva.