May
Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram, known as the festival of festivals, is the most colourful and spectacular event in Kerala. Spectators from all parts of the state and even outside throng the Thekkinkadu grounds to watch the spectacle. Two teams of richly caparisoned elephants line up face to face on the vast grounds. And then ‘Kudamattam’, a competition in the swift and rhythmic changing of brightly coloured and sequined parasols is conducted. The whole event takes place in rhythm to the traditional orchestra ‘Pandimelam’

June
Champakulam Boat Race

September
Onam :
A festival immersed in myths, folklore and traditions Onam is an occasion for Keralities to celebrate plenitude and togetherness. ‘Thiruvonam’ is the most auspicious day of the ten-day celebrations.

• Nehru Trophy Boat Race
• Payippadu Boat Race
• Aranmula Boat Race

October
Navarathri
Koratty Muthy’s Feast

November
Parumala Perunal

December
Christmas
Theyyam