Maramon Convention Festival in Kerela Started in 1896, the Maramon Convention is held annually by the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association (MTEA), the missionary wing of the Mar Thoma Church on the banks of the River Pamba at Maramon, Kerala. Maramon is also famous as the birthplace of Palakkunnathu Abraham Maplah, leader of the reformation in the Syrian Church of Malabar in the 19th century. The Maramon Convention is said to be the largest Christian gathering in Asia. Usually held during the... read more »

Edathua Festival in Kerela The Edathua festival is celebrated in the premises of St. George's Church, located in Edathua, Kerala. Situated on the banks of the Pamba River, this massive shrine at Edathua resembles the churches of medieval Europe. The Edathua Festival is celebrated every year in the month of Medam (April-May). This annual church festival of Kerala starts on the 27th of April with the hoisting of the flag and concludes on the 7th of May. During the feast, the statue of St. George,... read more »

VETTUKAD FESTIVAL IN KERELA The most important feast celebrated in this church situated on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram is of Christ, the King. This feast is observed for eleven days ending with the last Sunday of October. On the tenth day, after the vespers in the church, there is a procession which goes round the parish lasting for about 1 ½ hours. On the final day there will be a solemn high mass, sermon, eucharistic procession and benediction. The attendance for this feast is well... read more »

Thirunelli Festival in Kerala Start Date: 14-04-1999 End Date : 16-04-1999 Date: April 14 & 15. Venue: Sree Thirunelli Devaswom, Thirunelli, about 32 km north-east of Mananthavadi, Wayanad district, north Kerala. The temple is also known as the Sahyamala Kshetram. It is believed to be more than 3000 years old. Legend has it that this temple dedicated to lord Vishnu was built by lord Brahma (The Creator) himself - an architectural marvel with 30 granite pieces supporting the shrine... read more »

Aarattupuzha Pooram Celebrated in :  Thrissur, Kerala. Famous For : Elephant Peagent Celebrated at : Ayyappa Temple In the Month of : March The famous Ayyappa temple at Aarattupuzha is just 14 kms from Thrissur, and celebrates its annual pooram festival during March. The final pooram is conducted with sixty one caparisoned elephants bearing bright coloured umbrellas and parasols, presenting an unparalleled spectacle. The temple ensemble lends a majestic tenor to the extravaganza. ... read more »

Aaranmula Boat Race Festival Location      :                     Kerala Main Attractions     :     100 Feet Long Boat Races Centre of Activity     :     Village Aaranmula Held In     :                     August / September Tour Packages of Kerala | Hotels in Kerala The Aaranmula Boat Race is staged each year in the scenic village of Aaranmula in August/ September. This river carnival is part of the Aaranmula Temple festival.... read more »

The festival of universal love is here again. Christmas, which is more than a festival is the solemn occasion to remember Jesus, his life and ultimate sacrifice and his message of compassion and brotherhood. The birth of Jesus Christ on December 25 each year sees a variety of customs and ceremonies. To begin with there is the Christmas Star, the Christmas tree, the Crib, the Christmas cake, presents, and of course, Christmas Father. He is the star attraction for children and is quite a fascinating... read more »

Makaravillakku At Sabarimala Festival Makara Vilakku Pooja is a seven-day festival conducted annually in the famous Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala. The festival begins on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranthi, the day on which the sun is in summer solstice (vernal equinox). This is also the first day of the Malayalese month of Makaram. Makara Vilakku Pooja commemorates the day on which idol of Lord Ayyappa or Dharma Sastha was enshrined in the temple and is the most important event to be conducted... read more »

Pooram is the most colourful of all the temple festivals of Kerala. It is celebrated in Thrissur at Vadakkumnathan temple in the month of Medam (April) where the regaining deity is Lord Shiva. Situated on a hillock right in the centre of the city, the spaciously laid out 'kshetram' or temple attracts thousands of devotees from all over the land during the Pooram festival. It is a magnificent spectacle with fireworks, umbrella showing competition and a splendid elephant procession. Thrissur... read more »

If your first step is wrong, the whole journey will be wrong. World over an emphasis is put on beginnings. Getting off to a good start is essential, as the beginning is the foundation upon which everything that comes after rests. Indian culture, perhaps more than any other, stresses the importance of beginning things properly. The position of the stars and planets is taken into consideration to insure auspicious beginnings, homas are performed and stotrams are chanted to Lord Ganesha in order to... read more »