Festivals Of Kerala

The God’s Own Country has got it all – from backwaters to the most colorful festivals in India. Festivals in Kerala are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm, as they speak volume about the state’s history, culture and beliefs. There are dance performances, boat races, bejeweled elephants, colorful rangolis and everything that’s awesome. No wonder people from around the world head straight up to this enchanting state with backwater.

Kerala Boat Festival Kerala is known around the world for its backwaters. And the Kerala Boat Festival elevates the charm of these glistening water canals. The race is all about enthusiasm and most importantly team spirit and sync between the members. Watching this race is an enthralling affair that one shouldn’t miss while on a trip to Kerala. Keen to be a part of the Boat Race? TravelTriangle is offering an exclusive Kerala Package for Nehru Boat Race that lets you fervor the Nehru Boat Race and other gems of God’s Own Country.

Onam Festival
A 10-day long festival, Onam is a well renowned Hindu festival that is celebrated with huge devotions. The striking feature of this festival is that it involves Kathakali dance, indoor and outdoor games, boat races and several featuring songs. Onam has been celebrated to mark the homecoming of King Mahabali, who used to rule Kerala during the ancient period. The period of King Mahabali was said to be a golden era of Kerala, where people lived happily with love, harmony, and prosperity.

Thrissur Pooram Festival
Thrissur Pooram is one of the famous temple festivals in Kerala and has been celebrated for more than 200 years. This festival is celebrated at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur yearly and is celebrated for almost 36 hours with traditional puja, ending with extreme fireworks. The festival is celebrated to worship Lord Shiva and involves color, music, and religion.