Festivals of Kerala
The importance of festivals in the growth of civilizations and cultural progress is immense. Besides this, festivals present individuals to get together with their families and friends and reconnect with society. It is also a form of emphasizing the traditions of the land, bridging the gap between the past and the present. Thus, for a state that is endowed with the richness of culture and tradition like Kerala, festivals play an integral part of the overall fabric of the state. The festivals of Kerala are many, influenced by the geography, weather and traditions of the state.
Onam is the principle festival of Kerala being celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September). The harvest festival of Kerala, Onam owes its origin to a number of legends. One of these, talks about Mahabali, the legendary king, who ruled over Kerala in an age of plenty, before being sent to the infernal regions by Lord Vishnu. Onam is said to be a celebration of the annual return of King Mahabali to his kingdom. The festivities begin almost 10 days before the actual day of the return of king Mahabali. Socially it is a time for get-togethers and exchanging gifts. Besides these the occasion is also accompanied by a number of traditional forms of recreation like.
- Karadikali
- Pulikali
- Kuttiyum kolum
- Thiruvathirakali
- Kummi
- Mudiyattom Kali
- Oonjal Swinging
Thiruvathira
Commemorating the death of Kamadeva, or the God of Love in Hindu Mythology, the festival of Thiruvathira is a celebration of conjugal love and happiness.
The other important festivals of Kerala are:
- Kerala Boat Races
- Navarathri
- Thrissur Pooram
- Payippad Jelotsavam
- Attukal Pongala
- Makaravillakku At Sabarimala Festival
- Theyyam
- Christmas
- Eid
- Muharram
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