Explore the Culture
The vibrant treasures of Kerala make up for a long-awaited leisurely vacation. You can witness the myriad and rich cultural heritage of God's Own Country through its incredible ritual arts, dynamic festivities, colourful art forms showcase. Responsible Tourism offers tour packages to experience the cultural life of Kerala.
With RT mission, you can explore different temple festivals like Attuvela Mahotsavam, Vaikathashttami etc. Apart from this, travellers can experience the traditional art forms of Kerala such as Theyyam, Thira, Garudan Thookkam etc. Tour packages are introduced according to the festivals of Kerala.
Contact
Department of Tourism
Government of Kerala
Park View, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala, India - 695 033
Email: rt@keralatourism.org
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Cultural Experience in Kerala
Responsible Tourism offers tour packages to experience the cultural life of Kerala.
Theyyam - A ritual art popular in north Kerala
Theyyam, also known as Kaliyattam, is a ritual dance popular in north Kerala. Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of ancestors.
Kalamezhuthu –a Ritual Art form of Kerala
Kalamezhuthu, a ritualistic art, is a common feature of temples as well as noble households. Kalam, a unique drawing, is also called dhooli chithram or powder drawing. The artist uses the floor as his canvas. Kalamezhuthu pattu is performed as part of the rituals to worship and propitiate Gods like Kaali, Ayyappan or Vettakkorumakan.
