For the people of Kerala, festivals are precious moments. Celebrated with much joy and splendour, the entire landscape of Kerala changes and there is a constant buzz of merriment at every corner. We have for you here, high-resolution images from many of God’s Own Country’s festivals spread out over the course of the year. They each have their unique traditions and customs, but act as unifying forces in our diverse community.
Ezhara Ponnana, Kottayam
Athirampuzha Perunnal, Kottayam
Kalpathi Ratholsavam, Palakkad
The colourful festivities at Thrissur Pooram celebrations
Edathua festival at St George Forane Church
Oachira Kalakettu, Kollam
Mulayankavu Pooram festivities
Kadammanitta Padayani festival
The vibrant Attuvela Mahotsavam at Elankavu Bhagavathy Temple
Aranmula Boat Race - 2
Aranmula Boat Race - 1
Thrissur Pooram - 6
Thrissur Pooram - 5
Thrissur Pooram - 4
Thrissur Pooram - 3
Thrissur Pooram - 2
Thrissur Pooram - 1
Pulikali - 4
Pulikali - 3
Pulikali - 2
Pulikali - 1
Aranmula Boatrace 4
Aranmula Boatrace 3
Aranmula Boatrace 2
Aranmula Boatrace 1
Theyyam - 2
Theyyam - 1
Chettikulangara 1
Boat Race 1
Machattu Mamangam - 3
Machattu Mamangam - 2
Machattu Mamangam - 1
Velichappadu, Kodungalloor Bharani - 3
Velichappadu, Kodungalloor Bharani - 2
Velichappadu, Kodungalloor Bharani - 1
Cochin Carnival - 5
Cochin Carnival - 5
Cochin Carnival - 4
Cochin Carnival - 3
Kite festival, Kochi
Kite festival, Munambam
Kalpathy Chariot festival
Kettukazhcha, Thrissur - 3
Kettukazhcha, Thrissur - 2
Kettukazhcha, Thrissur - 1
Aluva Shivaratri
Arattupuzha Pooram - 2
Arattupuzha Pooram - 1
Aanayoottu - Vadakumnathan temple -3
Aanayoottu - Vadakumnathan temple -2
Aanayoottu - Vadakumnathan temple -1
Thrissur Pooram - 3
Thrissur Pooram - 2
Thrissur Pooram - 1
Tiger Dance
Pulikali - Swaraj Ground
Machattu Mamangam
Kodungalloor Bharani
Arattupuzha Pooram
Aanayoottu - Vadakumnathan temple
Chinakkathoor Pooram
Cochin Carnival - 2
Cochin Carnival
Thrissur Pooram
Machattu Mamangam
Chettikulangara Bharani Festival
Champakulam Boat Race
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